UPPSC Block Education Officer (Pre.) Examination-2019 Held on 16-08-2020
General Studies
1. A measured temperature in Fahrenheit scale is 200°F. What will be its value in Celsius scale?
(A) 93.3°C
(B) 94°C
(C) 99°C
(D) 30°C
2. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(a) Abolition of Titles
(b) Freedom to Manage Religious Affairs
(c) Protection of Language of Minorities
(d) Right to Education
List-II
(1) Article 29
(2) Article 21A
(3) Article 18
(4) Article 26
Codes
(A) (a) – 3; (b) – 2; (c) – 1; (d) – 4
(B) (a) – 4; (b) – 3; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(C) (a) – 2; (b) – 3; (c) – 4; (d) – 1
(D) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 1; (d) – 2
3. Which of the following statements regarding the 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India are correct?
(1) It provides the insertion of a new Schedule to the Constitution.
(2) It restructures the working of the Municipalities.
(3) It provides the reservation of seats for women in Municipalities.
(4) It is applicable only to some specified States.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
Codes:
(A) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(B) 1, 2 and 4 are correct
(C) 1, 3 and 4 are correct
(D) 2, 3 and 4 are correct
4. Which of the following is empowered to make law for economic and social planning besides the infants and minors in India?
(A) Only the Central Government
(B) Only the State Governments
(C) Both the Central and State Governments
(D) Only the Local Governments
5. If “All social-reformers are humanists” is true, which one of the following propositions is true?
(A) Some non-humanists are social-reformers
(B) Some social-reformers are non-humanists
(C) Some humanists are social-reformers
(D) No non-social reformers are non-humanists
6. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Subjects)
(a) To foster respect for international law
(b) To have compassion for living creatures
(c) To develop spirit of inquiry and reform
(d) The separate judiciary from the executive in Public Service of the State
List-II
(Related Articles of Indian Constitution)
(1) Article 51-A(h)
(2) Article 51 (C)
(3) Article 50
(4) Article 51-A(g)
Codes :
(A) (a) – 1; (b) – 2; (c) – 3; (d) – 4
(B) (a) – 2; (b) – 4; (c) – 1; (d) – 3
(C) (a) – 4; (b) – 3; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(D) (a) – 3; (b) – 1; (c) – 4; (d) – 2
7. Which number will replace the question mark?
4, 10, ?, 82, 244, 730
(A) 14
(B) 24
(C) 28
(D) 77
8. A is the brother of B, B is the brother of C, C is the husband of D and E is the father of A, then D is related to E as-
(A) Daughter
(B) Daughter-in-law
(C) Sister-in-law
(D) Sister
9. If in a certain code DECEMBER is written as ERMBCEDE, then which of the following months would be written for ERMBVENO?
(A) AUGUST
(B) SEPTEMBER
(C) OCTOBER
(D) NOVEMBER
10. In the following series, what would be the value of X?
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, X, 21.
(A) 12
(B) 13
(C) 14
(D) 15
11. Which of the following was the main theme of Raisina Dialogue which was held during 14-16 January 2020?
(A) Fluid Partnerships
(B) Multilateralism and multipolarity
(C) Navigating the Alpha Century
(D) None of the above
12. First Indian woman to win the World Rapid Chess Championship is-
(A) Koneru Humpy
(B) Judit Polger
(C) Tania Sachdev
(D) None of the above
13. According to ‘Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index, 2019’ recently released by NITI Aayog, which State holds the first position?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Kerala
14. Indian Navy launched ‘Operation Vanila’ in January 2020, in which of the following countries?
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) Maldives
(C) Madagascar
(D) Oman
15. Which of the following countries took over the charge of President of G-20 countries from Japan in December 2019?
(A) Russia
(B) China
(C) Saudi Arabia
(D) Brazil
16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Power Plant)
(a) Chamera
(b) Gwal Pahari
(c) Kudankulam
(d) Patratu
List-II
(1) Atomic power
(2) Thermal power
(3) Hydro power
(4) Solar power
Codes :
(A) (a) – 1; (b) – 2; (c) – 3; (d) – 4
(B) (a) – 2; (b) – 4; (c) – 3; (d) – 1
(C) (a) – 4; (b) – 3; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(D) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 1; (d) – 2
17. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R)-
Assertion (A) : According to Geological Survey of India the total reserve of all grade coal in India is 293.50 billion tones.
Reason (R) : More than half of total proved reserve of coal of the country is found in two States-Jharkhand and Odisha.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below-
Codes:
(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 correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
18. Which one of the following State of India ranks second in terms of population and third in terms of area (2011 census)?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Maharashtra
19. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Tribes)
(a) Jarawas
(b) Kukkis
(c) Tharus
(d) Gonds
List-II
(Location)
(1) Uttar Pradesh
(2) Madhya Pradesh
(3) Manipur
(4) Andaman and Nicobar
Codes:
(A) (a) – 2; (b) – 3; (c) – 1; (d) – 4
(B) (a) – 4; (b) – 3; (c) – 1; (d) – 2
(C) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(D) (a) – 1; (b) – 2; (c) – 3; (d) – 4
20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Biosphere Reserve)
(a) Nokrek
(b) Manas
(c) Similipal
(d) Agasthyamalai
List-II
(States of India)
(1) Assam
(2) Kerala
(3) Meghalaya
(4) Odisha
Codes :
(A) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(B) (a) – 4; (b) – 2; (c) – 3; (d) – 1
(C) (a) – 3; (b) – 1; (c) – 4; (d) – 2
(D) (a) – 2; (b) – 3; (c) – 4; (d) – 1
21. With reference to the urbanization in India, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
(1) According to the 2011 census more than 60% of total urban population of the country resides in category 1 cities.
(2) There were 53 urban agglomerations with million plus population each in 2011 in the country.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
Codes :
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
22. Which of the following States of India has the highest number of male children (0 – 6 years) per 100 girl child as per 2011 census?
(A) Bihar
(B) Punjab
(C) Haryana
(D) West Bengal
23. Loss of water from the body through perspiration depends on-
(A) Atmospheric temperature only
(B) Atmospheric humidity only
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of (A) and (B)
24. Which of the following elements is not a micronutrient in plants?
(A) Iron
(B) Manganese
(C) Copper
(D) Magnesium
25. Which of the following statements is not correct about haemoglobin?
(A) It is red coloured
(B) It is the carrier of oxygen from lungs to the cells
(C) It is slightly acidic
(D) It carries carbon dioxide away from the tissues to the lungs
26. Measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in the blood is useful for the management of-
(A) Anaemia
(B) Hemophilia
(C) Diabetes mellitus
(D) High blood pressure
27. Which of the following duties have been prescribed by the Indian Constitution as Fundamental Duties?
(1) To defend the country
(2) To pay income tax
(3) To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
(4) To safeguard the public property
Select the correct answer using the codes given below-
Codes :
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 1, 2 and 4
(D) 1, 3 and 4
28. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R)-
Assertion (A) : The Council of Ministers in India is jointly accountable before Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Reason (R) : Members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are eligible to become Ministers in Union Government.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
Codes :
(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 correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
29. Arrange the following Committees on Panchayati Raj in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below-
(1) Rao Committee
(2) L.M. Singvi Committee
(3) B. R. Mehta Committee
(4) Ashok Mehta Committee
Codes:
(A) 2, 3, 1, 4
(B) 1, 3, 4, 2
(C) 3, 4, 1, 2
(D) 4, 3, 2, 1
30. Which Part of the Constitution of India describes the financial relations between Centre and States?
(A) Part X
(B) Part XI
(C) Part XII
(D) Part XIII
31. Carpenter A makes 1 chair in 6 hours, Carpenter B makes 1 chair in 7 hours and Carpenter C makes 1 chair in 8 hours. If each carpenter works 8 hours per day, how many chairs will be made in 21 days?
(A) 64
(B) 69
(C) 73
(D) 78
32. Fill in the blank using one of the correct options given below-
BCDF : GHIK : : LMNP : ………
(A) QRST
(B) QRTS
(C) QRSU
(D) QRSV
33. If the Republic Day of India in 1980 fell on Saturday, ‘X’ was born on March 3, 1980 and ‘Y’ is 4 days older to ‘X’, then what will be the day of ‘Y’s birth?
(A) Wednesday
(B) Thursday
(C) Friday
(D) None of the above
34. Which one of the following numbers can be placed at the sign of Interrogation (?) ?
(A) 25
(B) 27
(C) 32
(D) 37
35. Five years back, the ratio of ages of A and B was 4 : 5. If the present age of A is 29 years, then the present age of B is-
(A) 31 years
(B) 33 years
(C) 34 years
(D) 35 years
36. If 
, then the value of x3 – 6x2 + 6x is-
(A) 2
(B) 1
(C) 4
(D) 3
37. Two chords AB and CD of a circle intersect at a point P outside the circle. If ∠PAC = 50°, then ∠PDB is equal to-
(A) 90°
(B) 130°
(C) 50°
(D) None of the above
38. If the H.C.F. and L.C.M. of two numbers are 21 and 84 respectiveley and the ratio of numbers is 1 : 4, then the larger number in these two numbers will be-
(A) 108
(B) 84
(C) 48
(D) 36
39. Which State of India ranked top in the Good Governance Index among big States group in the country in the year 2019?
(A) Kerala
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Andhra Pradesh
40. Why are the indirect taxes termed regressive taxing mechanism?
(A) They are charged at higher rate than direct taxes
(B) They are charged the same rates for all income groups
(C) They are not charged the same of all income groups
(D) None of the above
41. India aim to achieve the 5 trillion dollar economy target by-
(A) 2022 A.D.
(B) 2024 A.D.
(C) 2025 A.D.
(D) 2026
42. Which one of the following statements about Fifteenth Finance Commission is not correct?
(A) Fifteenth Finance Commission was appointed by the Government of India in November 27, 2017
(B) Sri. N.K. Singh is its Chairman
(C) The recommendation of the commission will cover the five year period 2020-25
(D) The Commission has been asked to submit its report by October 30, 2020
43. Arrange the names of the following Pallava rulers according to their reign in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below-
(1) Parmeshvaravarman I
(2) Narishngvarman I
(3) Nandivarman II
(4) Mahendravarman I
(A) 4, 2, 1, 3
(B) 4, 3, 1, 2
(C) 1, 3, 2, 4
(D) 3, 2, 1, 4
44. Match List-II with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Kings)
(a) Chandragupta
(b) Samudragupta
(c) Chandragupta II
(d) Kumargupta I
List-II
(Queens)
(1) Duttadevi
(2) Kubernaga
(3) Kumaradevi
(4) Anantdevi
(A) (a) – 3; (b) – 1; (c) – 2; (d) – 4
(B) (a) – 2; (b) – 1; (c) – 3; (d) – 4
(C) (a) – 1; (b) – 3; (c) – 2; (d) – 4
(D) (a) – 1; (b) – 3; (c) – 4; (d) – 2
45. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Newspapers Founder
(A) Al-Hilal – Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(B) New India – Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(C) Tahzeeb-ul-Akhlaq – Annie Besant
(D) Samvad Kaumudi – Raja Ram Mohan Ray
46. Match List-I with List-II and select e correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(a) Taj-ul-Masir
(b) Khazain-ul-Futuh
(c) Tarikh-e-Mubarakashahi
(d) Fatwa-a-Jahandari
List-II
(1) Ziauddin Barani
(2) Hasan Nizami
(3) Amir Khusro
(4) Yahia bin Ahmad Sarhindi
(A) (a) – 2; (b) – 3; (c) – 4; (d) – 1
(B) (a) – 2; (b) – 4; (c) – 3; (d) – 1
(C) (a) – 2; (b) – 1; (c) – 4; (d) – 3
(D) (a) – 1; (b) – 3; (c) – 4; (d) – 2
47. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(a) Andrew Frazer
(b) Antony MacDonell
(c) Colin Scott Moncrieff
(d) Thomas Robertson
List-II
(1) Famine Commission
(2) Irrigation Commission
(3) Police Commission
(4) Railway Commission
(A) (a) – 3; (b) – 1; (c) – 2; (d) – 4
(B) (a) – 3; (b) – 2; (c) – 1; (d) – 4
(C) (a) – 1; (b) – 3; (c) – 2; (d) – 4
(D) (a) – 1; (b) – 3; (c) – 4; (d) – 2
48. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R)-
Assertion (A) : The Arya Samaj Movement gave self-confidence and self-reliance to the Hindus.
Reason (R) : The Arya Samaj Movement undermined the belief in superiority of White Race.
Choose the correct answer from the codes 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
49. With reference to Lala Lajpat Rai which of the following Statements is/are correct?
(1) At first he was not in favour of the policy of Non-cooperation but later he joined in favour with Gandhi.
(2) Lala Lajpat Rai also participated in the formation of Swaraj Party.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
50. Consider the annexation of the following States under ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ and arrange them into chronological order-
(1) Satara (2) Jhansi
(3) Baghat (4) Udaipur
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
(A) 1, 4, 3, 2
(B) 3, 1, 2, 4
(C) 1, 3, 4. 2
(D) 2, 4, 1, 3
51. Which of the following organization approves the Fair and Remunerative Price (F.R.P.) of sugarcane?
(A) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
(B) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
(C) Directorate of Marketing and Inspection Ministry of Agriculture.
(D) Agricultural Produce Market Committee
52. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R)-
Assertion (A) : Sunflower is rated as good quality of edible oil
Reason (R) : It contains high quantities of unsaturated fatty acids.
Select the correct answer fro the codes 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
53. The Policy Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate announced by Reserve Bank of India on December 5, 2019 were respectively-
(A) 6% and 5.75%
(B) 5.40% and 5.15%
(C) 5.15% and 4.9%
(D) 5.75% and 5.5%
54. Consider the following statements with respect to Consumer Price Index and select the correct answer from the codes given below-
(1) It computes price changes in both goods and services.
(2) It is computed by the Office of Economic Advisor (OEA), Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.
(3) It is taken as the measure of inflation while formulating Monetary Policy of RBI.
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(D) Only 1
55. The biggest centre of Software and Business Process Outsourcing Industries is established in U.P. in which of the following cities?
(A) Meerut
(B) Kanpur
(C) Varanasi
(D) Noida
56. In which of the following regions of U.P. is Anna Pratha a curse for its agriculture and forestry development?
(A) East U. P.
(B) Bundelkhand region of U.P.
(C) Central U.P.
(D) Western U.P.
57. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
District Popular Product
(A) Kannauj – Perfume
(B) Buland Shahar – Ceramic
(C) Chitrakoot – Wooden toys
(D) Pratapgarh – Guava Jelly
58. Agariya, Baiga and Bhuiya scheduled tribes are mainly inhabitants in which of following districts of Uttar Pradesh?
(A) Ambedkar Nagar
(B) Jalaun
(C) Sonbhadra
(D) Lalitpur
59. Which of the following is phosphatic bio-fertilizer?
(A) Rhizobium
(B) Blue green algae
(C) Azolla
(D) Vascular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza
60. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Singer Style of Singing
(A) Rajan -Sajan Mishra – Dhrupad-Tappa
(B) Taz Begum – Thumari-Tappa
(C) Badi Maina – Thumari-Tappa
(D) Ambaji Chaturvedi – Dhrupad
61. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Name of Authors)
(a) Suryakant Tripathi
(b) Raghupati Sahay
(c) Vaidyanath Mishra
(d) Dhanpat Rai Srivastava
List-II
(Pen Names)
(1) Munshi Prem Chand
(2) Nagarujna
(3) Nirala
(4) Firaq Gorakhpuri
(A) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 2; (d) – 2
(B) (a) – 3; (b) – 2; (c) – 1; (d) – 4
(C) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(D) (a) – 3; (b) – 2; (c) – 4; (d) – 1
62. With reference to Swachh Bharat Mission, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
(1) Swachh Bharat Mission focuses on the collective behavioural change of the entire community.
(2) Open defecation for many is a part of regular early morning walk, checking the crops and socializing.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
63. According to the report released by Green Peace India in January, 2020, amongst 287 Indian cities, which of the following is the most polluted city?
(A) Raniganj
(B) Jharia
(C) Bajrang Nagar
(D) Sohagpur
64. Which of the following statement/s is/are true about the three day International Seminar on ‘Climate Smart Farming System’ for BIMSTEC countries held during December 11-13, 2019?
(1) It was held at Kathamandu, Nepal.
(2) It was aimed to have experience sharing for more resilience to climate change through ecological approach to enable improvement of tropical small holding farming systems.
Select the correct answer from the codes given ahead-
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
65. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Cities)
(a) Paris (b) Kinshasa
(c) Bangkok (d) Asuncion
List-II
(River)
(1) Paraguay
(2) Chao Phraya
(3) Zaire (Cango)
(4) Seine
(A) (a) – 4; (b) – 1; (c) – 2; (d) – 3
(B) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 1; (d) – 2
(C) (a) – 4; (b) – 3; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(D) (a) – 1; (b) – 2; (c) – 3; (d) – 4
66. Which one of the following presents the correct North-South sequence of the four major Islands of Japan?
(A) Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Honshu
(B) Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu
(C) Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku
(D) Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
67. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Choose the correct answer from the codes given below-
Assertion (A) : Most of the hot deserts of the world are located on the Western margins of continents between 15° – 30° North and South latitudes.
Reason (R) : Trade winds lose their moisture and humidity as they move westward.
(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
68. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Projects)
(a) Ukai
(b) Jayakawadi
(c) Khadakwasla
(d) Maurakshi
List-II
(Rivers)
(1) Godavari (2) Ambi
(3) Mutha (4) Tapi
(A) (a) – 4; (b) – 1; (c) – 2; (d) – 3
(B) (a) – 4; (b) – 1; (c) – 3; (d) – 2
(C) (a) – 1; (b) – 3; (c) – 4; (d) – 2
(D) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
69. With reference to Greece, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
(1) Greece elected Katerina Sakellaropoulou as first woman President in the country’s history.
(2) Katerina is the first President who does not belong to any political party.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
70. Match List-II with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Coal field)
(a) Makum
(b) Namchik
(c) Girdih
(d) Sohagpur
List-II
(Location)
(1) Assam
(2) Arunachal Pradesh
(3) Jharkhand
(4) Madhya Pradesh
(A) (a) – 1; (b) – 2; (c) – 3; (d) – 4
(B) (a) – 1; (b) – 2; (c) – 4; (d) – 3
(C) (a) – 1; (b) – 4; (c) – 3; (d) – 2
(D) (a) – 2; (b) – 1; (c) – 3; (d) – 4
71. Two trains were running in the same direction at 90 km per hour and 70 km per hour respectively. The faster train passed a man standing in the slower train in 18 seconds. The length of the faster train is-
(A) 80 metres
(B) 100 metres
(C) 120 metres
(D) 150 metres
72. By selling an article at ¾ of selling price, a trader incurred a loss of 10%. The profit/loss percentage, when it is sold at original selling price is-
(A) 20% loss
(B) 120% profit
(C) 32.5% loss
(D) 20% profit
73. If compound interest Rs 420 is gained at rate of 5% per annum on a principal in second year, then what is the principal amount?
(A) Rs 5,000
(B) Rs 6,000
(C) Rs 7,000
(D) Rs 8,000
74. For the Financial Year 2019-20 the Union Government aims to restrict the fiscal deficit at-
(A) 3.3 per cent of GDP
(B) 3.0 per cent of GNP
(C) 3.5 per cent of GDP
(D) 3.0 per cent of GDP
75. Which of the following States is not in the list of top five States on the Sustainable Development Goals Index 2019-20 in India?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Tamil Nadu
76. Consider the following Credit Rating Agencies and arrange them in chronological order-
(1) CARE (2) ICRA
(3) CRISIL
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
(A) 3, 2, 1
(B) 3, 1, 2
(C) 1, 2, 3
(D) 1, 3, 2
77. The recent amalgamation of public sector banks in India is aimed at multiple gains-
(1) Economics of scale
(2) Improved access to capital
(3) Covering larger geographical areas
(4) Banks of global size
Select the correct benefits using the codes given below-
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 all
78. The Shatasahasri-Samhita is the nickname of which of the following texts?
(A) Rigveda
(B) Atharvaveda
(C) Ramayana
(D) Mahabharata
79. In which of the following metals did the Karddamaka Kshatrapas issue the very rare coins?
(A) Copper
(B) Silver
(C) Potin
(D) Gold
80. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Philosophy)
(a) Nyaya Darshan
(b) Mimamsa Darshan
(c) Sankhya Darshan
(d) Vedanta Darshan
List-II
(Methods to achieve salvation)
(1) Acquisition of real knowledge
(2) Knowledge of self
(3) Performing vedic rituals
(4) Logical thinking
(A) (a) – 2; (b) – 4; (c) – 1; (d) – 3
(B) (a) – 4; (b) – 3; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(C) (a) – 1; (b) – 4; (c) – 2; (d) – 3
(D) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 1; (d) – 2
81. Which of the following two rulers fought the battle near Kannauj on 17th May, 1540?
(A) Humayun and Sultan Mohammad Nuhani
(B) Shershah and Humayun
(C) Shershah and Mirza Kamran
(D) Mohammad Shah and Humayun
82. Which of the following major cause to withdraw the non-cooperation movement in 1922 by Mahatma Gandhi?
(A) Most of the leaders were arrested and were in prison
(B) British agreed to fulfil the demand of the party
(C) He did not see any chance of success of the movement
(D) The Chauri Chaura violence
83. Who among the following was not associated with Ghadar Party?
(A) Lala Hardayal
(B) Pt. Ramchandra
(C) Barkatullah
(D) Khudiram Bose
84. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Revolts Years
(A) Neel Rebellion – 1859-60
(B) Jaintiya Rebellion – 1860-63
(C) Kuki Rebellion – 1860-90
(D) Kuka Revolt – 1832-34
85. Who among the following leaders said, “I am an Indian Tom-Tom, whose work is waking up all the sleepers so that they may wake and work for their motherland?
(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Sarojini Naidu
(D) Annie Besant
86. Which of the following nutrients is necessary for ‘Nodule Formation’ in legumes?
(A) Nitrogen
(B) Silicon
(C) Boron
(D) None of the above
87. How much amount of urea will be required for supplying 1 kg of nitrogen?
(A) 2.0 kg
(B) 2.2 kg
(C) 2.5 kg
(D) 2.7 kg
88. Following are the statements regarding the Usar soil-
(1) It is reclaimed by adding lime.
(2) This soil has pH more than seven.
(3) Paddy crop can be grown in this soil.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
(A) 1 and 2 are correct
(B) 2 and 3 are correct
(C) Only 3 is correct
(D) Only 1 is correct
89. According to Fortune India List of 500 Companies/Corporations, the biggest Company/Corporation in 2019 was-
(A) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
(B) Oil and Natural Gas Commission
(C) Reliance Industries Ltd.
(D) State Bank of India
90. The first floating solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh is built on which of the following dams?
(A) Matatila Dam
(B) Rajghat Dam
(C) Dhanraul Dam
(D) Rihand Dam
91. In which of the following cities of U.P. is the Indian Institute of Pulses Research situated?
(A) Lucknow
(B) Varanasi
(C) Kanpur
(D) Meerut
92. Which one of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is a leading producer of orange?
(A) Farukhabad
(B) Lakhimpur
(C) Saharanpur
(D) Balrampur
93. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Institute)
(a) V. V. Giri National Labour Institute
(b) Indian Institute of Vegetable Research
(c) Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pasu Chikitsa Vishwavidayala.
(d) Regional Rail Training Institute
List-II
(Location)
(1) Varanasi (2) Mathura
(3) Ghazipur (4) Noida
(A) (a) – 1; (b) – 2; (c) – 3; (d) – 4
(B) (a) – 4; (b) – 3; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(C) (a) – 4; (b) – 1; (c) – 2; (d) – 3
(D) (a) – 2; (b) – 4; (c) – 3; (d) – 1
94. Consider the following statements which are in regard to Uttar Pradesh-
(1) It is largest milk producer State in the country.
(2) Maximum potato is cultivated in it in the country.
(3) It is a major producer of sugarcane in the country.
(4) It has third position in paddy production in the country.
Select the correct answer from the codes the given below-
(A) 1, 2 and 4
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 2, 3 and 4
(D) 1 and 2 only
95. ‘Bible Book’ of North Indian classical music is related to-
(A) Natyashastra
(B) Sursagar
(C) Nad-Vinad
(D) Sufinama
96. Following are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R)-
Assertion (A) : Untouchability is the worst form of structural violence.
Reason (R) : Untouchability has been practiced in the name of religious sanctions.
Consider the above statements and select the correct answer from the codes 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
97. Following are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R)-
Assertion (A) : Rural population does not consider open defecation as a threat to their well being
Reason (R) : Socio-cultural norms about purity and pollution prevented people from having toilets at the home.
Consider the above statements and select the correct answer from the codes 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
98. Which one of the following is not among those four Refurbished Heritage Buildings in Kolkata that were dedicated to the nation in January 2020?
(A) Old Currency Building
(B) The Metcalfe House
(C) Victoria Memorial Hall
(D) Writers Building
99. As per the World Health Organization, which one of the following countries was affected by biggest outbreak of measles in the world during January 2020?
(A) Benin
(B) Senegal
(C) Democratic Republic of Congo
(D) Nicaragua
100. In which of the following countries of Africa Continent did India open its first Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre in January 2020?
(A) Niger
(B) Nigeria
(C) South Africa
(D) Zimbabwe
101. In January 2020, Michelle Obama was conferred with Grammy Award for which of the following albums?
(A) Becoming
(B) Last Christmas
(C) White Rose
(D) The River
102. Which of the following is not correctly matched as per the World Economic Forum’s release of Global Talent Competitive Index, 2020?
Country Rank
(A) Switzerland -1
(B) Singapore -3
(C) India -72
(D) U.S.A. -4
103. Consider the following statements about a 13 years old girl, Suchetha Satish who won ‘100 Global Child Prodigy Award’ on 3rd January, 2020 at Delhi-
(1) She lives in Dubai (U.A.E.)
(2) She can sing in 120 languages.
Of the above, the correct statement/s /is/are-
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
104. COP-26 in the year 2020 is scheduled to take place at which of the following cities?
(A) Glasgow
(B) Madrid
(C) Frankfurt
(D) Helsinki
105. Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan is situated along the coast of which one of the following seas?
(A) Black Sea
(B) Levantine Sea
(C) Caspian Sea
(D) Aral Sea
106. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Grasslands)
(a) Lanos (b) Steppes
(c) Prairies (d) Veld
List-II
(Continents)
(1) North America
(2) Africa
(3) Europe
(4) South America
(A) (a) – 4; (b) – 3; (c) – 1; (d) – 2
(B) (a) – 2; (b) – 3; (c) – 4; (d) – 1
(C) (a) – 4; (b) – 3; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(D) (a) – 4; (b) – 1; (c) – 3; (d) – 2
107. A two-day Workshop-cum-Exhibition on “Bamboo-A Wonder Grass” was held on January 11-12, 2020 at which of the following cities of India?
(A) Agartala
(B) Guwahati
(C) Jammu
(D) Imphal
108. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Tribes)
(a) Khirghiz (b) Bushman
(c) Ainu (d) Badduin
List-II
(Area)
(1) Japan
(2) Arab
(3) Central Asia
(4) Kalahari
(A) (a) – 3; (b) – 1; (c) – 4; (d) – 2
(B) (a) – 2; (b) – 3; (c) – 4; (d) – 1
(C) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 1; (d) – 2
(D) (a) – 1; (b) – 2; (c) – 3; (d) – 4
109. Which one of the following is the largest lignite coal field in India?
(A) Singrauli
(B) Makum
(C) Karanpura
(D) Neyveli
110. Which of the following rivers of India is not a tributary of Damodar River?
(A) Barakar
(B) Indrawati
(C) Jamunia
(D) Barki
111. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Canal Project Location
(A) Ghatprabha Canal Project – Karnataka
(B) Ukai Canal Project – Gujarat
(C) Nira Canal Project – Maharashtra
(D) Jawali Project – Tamil Nadu
112. Which one of the following statements is true?
(A) Odisha is the largest producer of Chromite in India
(B) Karnataka is the largest producer of Silver in India
(C) Andhra Pradesh has the largest reserve of Bauxite in India
(D) Odisha has the largest reserve of Manganese in India
113. The iron-ore reserves of India are associated with which of the following rock systems?
(A) Dharwar
(B) Cuddappah
(C) Vindhyan
(D) Gondwana
114. Selva forests are characterized by-
(A) Broad leaf evergreen
(B) Broad leaf deciduous
(C) Coniferous evergreen
(D) Coniferous deciduous
115. In which of the following cities is the ‘Centre for Social Forestry and Eco-Rehabilitation’ located in India?
(A) Dehradun
(B) Prayagraj
(C) Nagpur
(D) Bhopal
116. The ‘Environmental Protection Act’ in India was enacted in which of the following years?
(A) 1980 A.D.
(B) 1986 A.D.
(C) 1992 A.D.
(D) 1994 A.D.
117. Which one of the following is arranged in correct descending order in terms of population density as per 2011 census?
(A) West Bengal, Bihar, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh
(B) Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala
(C) West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala
(D) Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh
118. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Phenomenon)
(a) Acid rain
(b) Photochemical smog
(c) Combination with haemoglobin
(d) Depletion of ozone layer
List-II
(Compounds)
(1) Chlorofluoro carbon
(2) Carbon monoxide
(3) Sulphur dioxide
(4) Unsaturated hydrocarbons
(A) (a) – 1; (b) – 2; (c) – 3; (d) – 4
(B) (a) – 3; (b) – 2; (c) – 4; (d) – 1
(C) (a) – 3; (b) – 4; (c) – 2; (d) – 1
(D) (a) – 1; (b) – 3; (c) – 2; (d) – 4
119. ‘Mycorrhiza’ is a symbiotic association between-
(A) Algae and plants
(B) Algae and fungi
(C) Fungi and plants
(D) Blue green algae and fungi
120. Which of the following facts is not correct about vitamins?
(A) Some vitamins can be synthesized by intestinal microorganisms
(B) Some vitamins act as hormones
(C) Some vitamins are stored in body
(D) Vitamin ‘K’ is a water soluble vitamin
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