National Institute of Fashions & Technology (NIFT) Under Graduate Question Paper-2014
Directions (Qs. 1-5): Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
1. Decay is an immutable factor of human life.
(A) important
(B) unique
(C) unchangeable
(D) awful
2. It was an ignominious defeat for the team.
(A) guess
(B) fact
(C) surprise
(D) doubt
3. His conjecture was better than mine.
(A) guess
(B) fact
(C) surprise
(D) doubt
4. All his documents were confiscated.
(A) cancelled
(B) seized
(C) given
(D) destroyed
5. The boy gave a vivid description of all that happened.
(A) weak
(B) dull
(C) explanatory
(D) picturesque
Direction (Qs. 6-10): Choose the word which is opposite in meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
6. She bought a gaudy shawl as a wedding gift for her sister.
(A) fatuous
(B) sober
(C) garnish
(D) ornate
7. His friends liked everything about him except his frugality.
(A) short temper
(B) extravagance
(C) shabbiness
(D) punctuality
8. The teacher told the student to abridge the essay he had written.
(A) amplify
(B) shorten
(C) narrow
(D) modify
9. All these measures will augment employment opportunities.
(A) develop
(B) amplify
(C) diminish
(D) improve
10. Renu did not heed the disdain she had to bear at the hands of her step-mother.
(A) penitence
(B) humility
(C) pride
(D) admiration
Directions (Qs. 11-15): Choose the option that is the plural form of the given word.
11. Echo
(A) Echoes
(B) Echeos
(C) Echose
(D) Echoss
12. Country
(A) Countris
(B) Countrys
(C) Countries
(D) Countres
13. Crisis
(A) Crisis
(B) Crises
(C) Crisies
(D) Crisise
14. Radius
(A) Radies
(B) Radiuses
(C) Radii
(D) Radius
15. Matrix
(A) Matrices
(B) Matrixs
(C) Matricis
(D) Matrixess
Directions (Qs. 16-20): Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence.
16. We should guard against our green-eyed
(A) jealous
(B) rich
(C) handsome
(D) enthusiastic
17. In almost every party, my friend tries to rule the roost.
(A) make friends
(B) domineer
(C) remain aloof
(D) become popular
18. Whenever I meet him, he pulls a long face.
(A) looks angry
(B) looks cheerful
(C) looks gloomy
(D) looks indifferent
19. I did not mind what he was saying as he was only talking through his hat.
(A) talking insultingly
(B) talking irresponsibly
(C) talking ignorantly
(D) talking nonsense
20. He is the in the habit of chewing the cud.
(A) accusing others
(B) crying over spilt milk
(C) musing on
(D) forgetting things
Directions (Qs. 21-25): A word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word.
21.
(A) Liesure
(B) Leisure
(C) Leasure
(D) Lesiure
22.
(A) Calliberation
(B) Caliberation
(C) Callibration
(D) Calibration
23.
(A) Entreprenuer
(B) Entrepraneur
(C) Entrepreneur
(D) Entreapreneur
24.
(A) Soveriegnty
(B) Sovereignty
(C) Sovereignity
(D) Soveriegnity
25.
(A) Satellite
(B) Satelite
(C) Sattelite
(D) Sattellite
Directions (Qs. 26-30): A sentence has been broken into four parts. Choose the part that has an error.
26.
(A) All the doctors were
(B) puzzled on the
(C) strange symptoms
(D) reported by the patient.
27.
(A) At the last day
(B) of your holidays
(C) you have started thinking about
(D) how to finish your work.
28.
(A) In urban society
(B) the social circle is limited with the family
(C) but in the village
(D) it encompasses the entire village.
29.
(A) The committee appointed to investigate into
(B) the said murder
(C) will convene next week
(D) to further discuss their strategy.
30.
(A) The number of people
(B) applying were so large
(C) that the college had to
(D) stop issuing application forms.
Directions (Qs. 31-35): Fill in the blank.
31. In these days of inflation, the cost of consumer goods is : …………. .
(A) soaring
(B) ascending
(C) climbing
(D) raising
32. Rita is not well ………. with the culture of this state.
(A) conducive
(B) accustomed
(C) acquainted
(D) addicted
33. He lost the match easily because he had played a ………… five set match in the earlier round.
(A) sensational
(B) grueling
(C) wonderful
(D) controversial
34. It is not proper to …………. a stranger in your house.
(A) accommodate
(B) keep
(C) shelter
(D) dwell
35. Though Bonsai, a well-known art form, originated in China, it was ………. by the Japanese.
(A) finished
(B) borrowed
(C) cultivated
(D) perfected
Directions (Qs. 36-65): Study the passages below and answer the questions that follow each passage.
PASSAGE-I
“Sports has the power to change the world”, Mandela said in a speech five years ago after a match. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. Words are inadequate to describe this man. Mandela’s passing off has saddened all of us. His was a life filled with purpose and hope; hope for himself, his country and the world. He inspired others to reach for what appeared to be impossible and moved them to break through the barriers that held them hostage mentally, physically, socially and economically. He made us realize that we are our brother’s keeper and that our brothers come in all colours. He was a man whose heart, soul and spirit could not be contained or restrained by racial and economic injustices, metal bars or the burden of hate and revenge. He taught us forgiveness on a grand scale.
36. What approach did Mandela suggest to come out of bondage?
(A) Remain a hostage
(B) Breaking through barriers
(C) Being forgiving
(D) Being revengeful
37. What is the greatest thing that Mandela taught us?
(A) Leadership
(B) Kindness
(C) Forgiveness
(D) Social justice
38. Wwhat does the author mean by “words are inadequate”?
(A) Words are full of power
(B) Words are insufficient
(C) Words are equivalent
(D) None of these
39. What message does Mandela convey throughout the world?
(A) Hostility
(B) Fraternity
(C) Affinity
(D) Benevolence
40. What made Mandela different from other people?
(A) His colour
(B) His speech
(C) His belief
(D) His inspiration
PASSAGE-II
The Dalai Lama’s presence tends to rekindle and re-affirm the fact that every human being is trying to achieve peace of mind, tranquility and happiness. It is spirituality of the highest order, for it leads to positivity and contentment. In compassion, as the Dalai Lama says, is that unique sense of caring which binds people into a single human family. I move on now to the second major learning which is that of ‘minding the mind’. The mind can sway you; it can manipulate you. The mind can control you completely. The Dalai Lama’s teachings focus on the Buddha dharma as an instrument that helps one keep one’s mind always in a good frame. He emphasizes that we must not let storms of the heart blank out the sun in the mind, never regretting the past, and taking forward its lessons into the future. In other words, beat the game of expectations by keeping your compass always on the sunny side of human nature.
41. What should not be allowed to happen?
(A) Expectations
(B) Overflow of emotions
(C) Compassion
(D) Contentment
42. Why is dharma required in a human’s life?
(A) To control the heart
(B) To control the mind
(C) To control over evil things
(D) To strike a mental balance
43. What has been suggested as a ‘triumph’ here?
(A) Minding the mind
(B) Controlling the heart storm
(C) Beating the game of expectations
(D) Being a follower of the Dalai Lama
44. What is this passage all about?
(A) The Buddha dharma
(B) Moral teaching
(C) The Dalai Lama Preaching
(D) The Dalai Lama’s teaching with the Buddha dharma
45. What do you understand by the statement, “the mind can sway you”?
(A) Instruct you
(B) Obstruct you
(C) Hamper you
(D) Digress you
PASSAGE-III
Inspired by the ‘vision -2020’, we are conscious that we are a continent sized economy. When we begin to hum, the world will hear our song. Rightly, the policy makers have also worked out what they call a “strategic vision” for India. This includes global acceptance of India as a nuclear weapons power and getting a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. We need to project ourselves in the region. A global role has to be built on a regional foundation. No doubt, the road ahead is arduous. Endowed with massive man-power, abundant natural resources, a rich and riveting heritage, our prowess is not confined to any one field. A new study has ranked India second in the world, next only to the US, in terms of distribution of certified professionals in nine major categories, including computer software, finance and health care.
46. What is the vision of India?
(A) Global role
(B) Global acceptance as a N-power
(C) Permanent place in the UN Security Council
(D) All of these
47. What has been the restraining factor for India?
(A) Our neighbours
(B) Politicians
(C) Right way of projection in the region
(D) Distribution of programmes
48. What is the objective of Indian policy makers?
(A) Acceptance of India as a Nuclear Weapons power
(B) Ger a permanent place in the UN Security Council
(C) To build India s an economic power
(D) All of these
49. What aspects enable us to play a strategic global role?
(A) Large economy
(B) Rich heritage
(C) Professional manpower
(D) All of these
50. What is the difficulty in front of our policy makers?
(A) Size of our economy
(B) Global Acceptance
(C) UN Security Council
(D) None of these
PASSAGE-IV
No country in the world comprises such distinction, such diversity with unity and integration. This diversity may be attributed t6 the historical roots of development of each region; due to different dynasties ruling different regions. The development of different life-styles, celebration of different festivals, adoption of different dressing sense, all exist as per the norms fixed by the then ruling dynasty. Each region has unique physical features, soil types and climatic conditions and so also distinct vegetation and wild life. When all this natural beauty is mingled with culture, the resultant harmony presents a unique land sparkled picture, reflecting the region in its unique and colourful way
51. What is the beauty of our country as per the passage?
(A) Diversity with unity and integration
(B) Distinctiveness
(C) Harmony
(D) All of these
52. What was the effect of different regions being ruled by different dynasties?
(A) Unity
(B) Harmony
(C) Diversity
(D) Integration
53. What is unique in each different region?
(A) Vegetation and wild life
(B) Culture
(C) Physical features
(D) All of these
54. Why were differences in life-styles?
(A) Because of norms fixed by different dynasties
(B) Because of climatic conditions
(C) Because of different regions
(D) All of these
55. What is the effect of the resultant harmony?
(A) Uniqueness
(B) Diversity
(C) Integration
(D) All of these
PASSAGE-V
Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ) serve as buffer airspace tor countries, extending in Some eases beyond territorial waters. It is the prerogative of littoral states to determine how they should respond to civilian or military aircraft entering an ADIZ. India has marked six such zones hugging its coastline, with stringent clearance requirements for all aircraft entering them. Beijing must also now contend with its increasingly vocal nationalist constituency that has been demanding counter measures against violating aircraft; The Chinese spokespersons’ s clarification that these zones do not aim at any specific country or target, nor do they constitute a ‘threat to any country or region’ is a welcome measure.
56. What is the major purpose of creating Air Defence Identification Zones?
(A) Providing buffer airspace
(B) Gathering of information
(C) Securing territorial waters
(D) None of these
57. Who can authorize movement of a civilian aircraft through an ADIZ?
(A) The country to which the aircraft belongs
(B) The destination country
(C) The United Nations
(D) The country that controls the ADIZ
58. Why is the Chinese Government creating ADIZs?
(A) As a welcome measure
(B) Against a specific country
(C) Increasing internal demand for counter measures against violating aircraft
(D) None of these
59. What clarification given by the Beijing spokesperson is a welcome measure?
(A) ADIZ is created to counter US threat
(B) The policy is not country or region specific
(C) The objective is to shoot down violating aircraft
(D) None of these
60. How are other countries affected by the creation of ADIZ by China?
(A) Need to obtain clearance for movement of military aircraft
(B) Restricted movement of commercial aircraft
(C) Plan routing of all aircraft without violating ADIZ of China
(D) All of these
PASSAGE-VI
There is, no doubt, a ‘green’ revolution is being brought about by harnessing science and technology for agricultural production. Food production has shown a welcome increase. India’s yearly turnover of foodgrains has now exceeded twenty crore tonnes, Our country Can now boast of helping other countries like Russia, Bangladesh, Cuba etc. during ‘ their needs due to natural calamities. India has a considerable buffer stock of grains to fall back upon. Much has been done; much remains to be done; for it is a process that must be continuous, if food is to be supplied cheap and in sufficient quantities to the coming generation.
61. What is responsible for the green revolution?
(A) Farmers involvement
(B) Harnessing science and technology
(C) Government policies
(D) All of these
62. What has been the effect of the green revolution?
(A) Enhanced production of foodgrains
(B) Reduced buffer stocks
(C) Eradication of poverty
(D) None of these
63. What led to the increase in turnover of foodgrains?
(A) Use of science and technology in agriculture production
(B) Creation of appropriate warehouses for storage
(C) Improved public distribution system
(D) All of these
64. What benefit(s) has India derived from the green revolution?
(A) Fostered healthier international relations
(B) Provided foodgrains to needy countries during natural calamities
(C) Generated additional buffer stocks to meet exigencies
(D) All of these
65. What policy should India adopt to meet requirements of coming generations?
(A) Import foodgrains
(B) Stabilize prices of agriculture inputs
(C) Enhance production through continuous process improvements
(D) None of these
66. 
(A) 
(B) 3/4
(C) 
(D) 
67. Find the value of 
(A) 1/50
(B) 2/5
(C) 1/20
(D) 1/60
68. What will come in place of question mark in the following question?
(A) 2.5
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 2.7
69. 
(A) 330
(B) 322
(C) 332
(D) 310
70. The sum of the first five prime numbers is
(A) 11
(B) 18
(C) 26
(D) 28
71. The L.C.M. of 
is:
(A) 1/54
(B) 10/27
(C) 20/3
(D) 10/3
72. Three numbers are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 and their H.C.F. is 12. The number are
(A) 4, 8, 12
(B) 5, 10, 15
(C) 10, 20, 30
(D) 12, 24, 36
73. What decimal of an hour is a second?
(A) 0.0025
(B) 0.0256
(C) 0.00027
(D) 0.000126
74. Which of the following has fractions in an ascending order?
(A) 
(B) 
(C) 
(D) 
75. The product of the ages of Ankit and Nikita is 240. If twice the age of Nikita is more than Ankit’s age by 4 years, what is Nikita’s age?
(A) 12
(B) 14
(C) 16
(D) 20
76. 
(A) 3
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 4
77. Find the average of first 20 multiples of 7.
(A) 74.5
(B) 73.5
(C) 76.5
(D) 78.5
78. If a radio is purchased for Rs 490 and sold for Rs 465.50, find the loss per cent.
(A) 5%
(B) 6%
(C) 7%
(D) 4%
79. The sum of four consecutive even integers is 1284. The greatest of them is
(A) 320
(B) 322
(C) 324
(D) 326
80. Simplify: (27)2/3
(A) 8
(B) 6
(C) 9
(D) 3
81. If 50% of (x – y) = 30% of (x + y), then what per cent of x is y?
(A) 25%
(B) 30%
(C) 35%
(D) 40%
82. The cost of 16 packets of salt, each weighing 900 grams is Rs 28. What will be the cost of 27 packets, if each packet weighs 1 kg?
(A) Rs 52.50
(B) Rs 56.75
(C) Rs 58.50
(D) Rs 64.75
83. How many kgs of pure salt must be added to 30 kg of 2% solution of salt and water to increase it to a 10% solution?
(A) 7/2
(B) 8/3
(C) 9/2
(D) 11/3
84. Alfred buys an old scooter for Rs 4700 and spends Rs 800 on its repairs. If he sells the scooter for Rs 5800, his gain per cent is
(A) 
(B) 
(C) 10%
(D) 12%
85. If A : B = 5 : 7 and B : C = 6 : 11, then A : B : C is
(A) 55 : 77 : 66
(B) 30 : 42 : 77
(C) 35 : 49 : 42
(D) None of these
86. The ratio of 43.5 : 25 is same as
(A) 2 : 1
(B) 4 : 1
(C) 7 : 5
(D) 7 : 10
87. If a quarter kg of potato costs 60 paise, how many paise will 200 gm cost?
(A) 48 paise
(B) 54 paise
(C) 56 paise
(D) 72 paise
88. A sum of Rs 800 amounts to Rs 920 in 3 years at simple interest. If the interest rate is increased by 3%, how much would it amount to?
(A) Rs 992
(B) Rs 990
(C) Rs 995
(D) Rs 998
89. The average of four consecutive even numbers is 27. Find the largest of these numbers.
(A) 31
(B) 29
(C) 30
(D) 32
90. The sum of two numbers is 184. If one-third of one exceeds one-seventh of the other by 8, find the smaller number.
(A) 71
(B) 72
(C) 70
(D) 73
Directions (Qs. 91-95): Complete the series by replacing ‘?’
91. 3, 15, 63, ‘?’, 143
(A) 120
(B) 110
(C) 99
(D) 91
92. 4, 9, 19, 39, 79, ‘?’
(A) 159
(B) 119
(C) 139
(D) 169
93. 5, 10, 8, 12, 11, 14, ‘?’, 16
(A) 17
(B) 13
(C) 12
(D) 14
94. LOM : NMK :: PKI : ‘?’
(A) RIH
(B) SHG
(C) RIG
(D) RHG
95. 42 : 56 :: 110 : ‘?’
(A) 132
(B) 136
(C) 124
(D) 148
Directions (Qs. 96-98): Find the odd one out.
96. 3, 5, 7, 12, 17, 19, 23
(A) 23
(B) 19
(C) 17
(D) 12
97. 385, 462, 572, 396, 427, 671, 264
(A) 385
(B) 427
(C) 671
(D) 264
98. 4, 5, 7, 10, 14, 18, 25, 32
(A) 7
(B) 14
(C) 18
(D) 32
Directions (Qs. 99-101) : Read the following information carefully to answer these questions.
A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are the names of two rivers, three canals and two valleys. B, G and D are not canals. E and F are not rivers. C is a canal but A is a valley. B, F and G are not valleys.
99. Which are the two rivers?
(A) A and D
(B) B and D
(C) B and G
(D) A and G
100. Which are the three canals?
(A) A, C and E
(B) C, E and F
(C) A, C and F
(D) E, F and G
101. Which are the two valleys?
(A) A and D
(B) D and E
(C) D and G
(D) A and B
Directions (Qs. 102-104) : Read the given information carefully to answer these questions.
Five friends namely Kiran, Geeta, Honey, Ramesh and Jagan have very good characteristics and are being considered for various awards. Geeta, Kiran and Honey are sincere. Kiran, Ramesh and Jagan are very brave. Ramesh, Honey and lagan are very truthful. Kiran, Geeta and Jagan are courteous.
102. Which of the following persons is neither brave nor courteous?
(A) Honey
(B) Geeta
(C) Kiran
(D) Ramesh
103. Which of the following persons is neither truthful nor brave but is courteous?
(A) Honey
(B) Ramesh
(C) Kiran
(D) Geeta
104. Which combination of friends is not ‘Brave’ but ‘Sincere’?
(A) Geeta and Kiran
(B) Jagan and Honey
(C) Honey and Ramesh
(D) Geeta and Honey
105. Anil introduced Rohit as the son of the only brother of his father’s wife. How is Rohit related to Anil?
(A) Cousin
(B) Son
(C) Uncle
(D) Son-in-law
106. Five children are sitting in a row. S is sitting next to P but not T. K is sitting next to R who is sitting on the extreme left and T is not sitting next to K. Who is/are sitting adjacent to S?
(A) K and P
(B) R and P
(C) Only P
(D) P and T
107. A clock is so placed that at 12noon its minute hand points towards North-East. In which direction does its hour hand point at 1.30 pm?
(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) West
108. Sachin ranks seventh from top and twenty-sixth from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?
(A) 31
(B) 32
(C) 33
(D) 34
109. If in a code language letters, of the word CAMEL are coded as 25 106, the word LION is coded as 6793 and the word TIRE is coded as 4780. How will the letters of the word ELITE be coded in that language?
(A) 06740
(B) 06470
(C) 60476
(D) 06704
110. A family consists of grandmother, grandfather, father, mother, four sons and their wives and one son and two daughters of each of the sons. How many females are there in all?
(A) 14
(B) 16
(C) 18
(D) 24
Directions (Qs. 111-115): Each of these questions has an assertion (A) and a reason (R). Mark the answer as
(A) if both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true and ‘R’ is the correct explanation of ‘A’.
(B) if both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are true but ‘R’ is not the correct explanation of ‘A’.
(C) if ‘A’ is true but ‘R’ is false
(D) if ‘A’ is false but ‘R’ is true.
111. Assertion (A): Carbon monoxide when inhaled causes death.
Reason (R) : Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin.
112. Assertion (A): We feel colder on mountains than on plains.
Reason (R): Temperature decreases with altitude.
113. Assertion (A): Inside the earth metals are present in molten state.
Reason (R): Earth absorbs the sun’s rays.
114. Assertion (A): There is no vaccine for AIDS.
Reason (R): The AIDS virus changes its genetic code.
115. Assertion (A): Clothes are not washed properly in hard water.
Reason (R): Hard water contains many minerals.
Directions (Qs. 116-120): Each of these questions has a statement followed by two conclusions I and II. Consider the statement and the following conclusions. Decide which of the conclusions follows from the statement. Mark the answer as
(A) If conclusion I follows.
(B) If conclusion II follows.
(C) If either conclusion I or II follows.
(D) If neither conclusion I nor II follows.
116. Statement:
Morning walks are good for health.
Conclusions:
(I) All healthy people go for morning walks.
(II) Evening walks are harmful.
117. Statement:
The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.
Conclusions:
(I) Your life will be dull if you don’t face a problem.
(II) To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you.
118. Statement:
A neurotic is a non-stupid person who behaves stupidly.
Conclusions:
(I) Neuroticism and stupidity go hand-in-hand.
(II) Normal persons behave intelligently.
119. Statement:
Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.
Conclusions:
(I) Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity.
(II) People cannot eat vegetables.
120. Statement:
India’s economy is depending mainly on forests.
Conclusions:
(I) Trees should be preserved to improve Indian economy.
(II) India wants only maintenance of forests to improve economic conditions.
121. ‘Maybelline New York’ is a well known ………. brand.
(A) jewellery
(B) cosmetics
(C) clothes
(D) accessories
122. ‘Sneakers’ are one of the most versatile kinds of
(A) footwear
(B) jeans
(C) tops
(D) None of these
123. Which of the following brands is well known for making colourful and fashionable backpacks?
(A) Superdry
(B) Quiksilver
(C) Celio
(D) All of these
124. Solutions of copper sulphate and caustic soda are used to test the presence of ……….. in food items.
(A) fat
(B) protein
(C) starch
(D) vitamins
125. The part of a leaf by which it is attached to the stem is called as
(A) Lamina
(B) Petiole
(C) Stamens
(D) Style
126. The process of transfer of heat which does not require any medium is called
(A) Conduction
(B) Convection
(C) Induction
(D) Radiation
127. ‘Flying Machine’, the popular range of Jeans wear, is endorsed by which of the following cricket players?
(A) Virat Kohli
(B) Rohit Sharma
(C) Shikhar Dhawan
(D) Sachin Tendulkar
128. ‘NEBULA’, the 18 K solid gold watch, is marketed by which one of the following companies?
(A) Maxima
(B) Casio
(C) Citizen
(D) Titan
129. ‘Color Plus’, the popular men’s apparel belongs to which one of the following Indian companies?
(A) Reliance Tax
(B) Aditya Birla Group
(C) Raymond Group
(D) Siyaram Silk Mills
130. ‘Longines’, the popular international range of watches, is endorsed by which of the following Indian film stars?
(A) Chitrangada Singh
(B) Aishwarya Rai
(C) Bipasha Basu
(D) Deepika Padukone
131. ‘Innisfree’, the famous cosmetic brand, belongs to which country?
(A) India
(B) UK
(C) South Korea
(D) The USA
132. Which of the following metals can be easily cut with a knife?
(A) Sodium
(B) Aluminium
(C) Calcium
(D) Magnesium
133. How many nuclei is/are present in a zygote?
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
134. According to …… Garh Katanga was one of the most powerful kingdoms of its time.
(A) Rajatarangini
(B) Humayun-nama
(C) Padshahnama
(D) Akbarnama
135. When did the war of Kalinga take place?
(A) 261 BC
(B) 273 BC
(C) 269 BC
(D) 265 BC
136. Which of these is not a feature of a democracy?
(A) Collective decision-making and participation.
(B) Position of the ruler is hereditary.
(C) Universal adult franchise.
(D) Equality of all in the eyes of law.
137. Which of the following mountain range is located towards the south of Ladakh?
(A) Karakoram
(B) Zanskar
(C) Great Himalayas
(D) Kailash
138. Some of the stars in the sky appear to be arranged in recognizable patterns called
(A) Galaxies
(B) Constellations
(C) Meteor
(D) Asteriods
139. The ……… is at an angular distance of 23°N from the equator.
(A) Tropic of Cancer
(B) Tropic of Capricorn
(C) Arctic Circle
(D) Antarctic Circle
140. Which plateau is called the “roof of the world”?
(A) Chang Tang
(B) Pamir
(C) Deccan
(D) Western Australia
141. Which monsoon winds bring major rainfall to Tamil Nadu?
(A) South-West
(B) South-East
(C) North-East
(D) North-West
142. Hrithik Roshan appears in the advertisements of which of the following trendy watches?
(A) Cariter
(B) Rolex
(C) Rado
(D) TAG Heuer
143. Recently UNESCO recognized in the cotton weaving on handlooms called ‘Jamdani’ by giving it a UN heritage tag, to which country does this week belong?
(A) Afghanistan
(B) Pakistan
(C) Iran
(D) Bangladesh
144. World’s tallest twisted tower, the infinity tower is situated at
(A) Manila
(B) Hong Kong
(C) Kualalumpur
(D) Dubai
145. The Maha Kumbh Mela in 2013 was hosted at
(A) Haridwar
(B) Allahabad
(C) Ujjain
(D) Kurukshetra
146. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) has stopped which of its following 163 years old services from July 15, ZOl3?
(A) Trunk Call
(B) Money Order
(C) Telegram
(D) None of these
147. The 8th G-20 Summit took place in September 2013 at
(A) Pittsburgh
(B) St. Petersburg
(C) Cannes
(D) Brisbane
148. Which famous Indian suiting and fabrics conglomerate has opened its first shop in Karachi, Pakistan in 2013
(A) OCM
(B) Raymond
(C) Vimal
(D) Digjam
149. Air Asia, a Malaysian Airlines company, is launching its joint venture proposal of air services in India in collaboration with ……….
(A) Jet Airways
(B) Reliance Ind.
(C) Tata Sons
(D) Air India
150. National Education Day is celebrated in India every year on
(A) 5 September
(B) 5 October
(C) 11 November
(D) 8 September
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