Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Service Selection Board Patwar (Pre.) Recruitment Examination-2015 Held on February 13, 2016 Question Paper With Answer Key

Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Service Selection Board Patwar (Pre.) Recruitment Examination-2015 Held on February 13, 2016
Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Service Selection Board Patwar (Pre.) Recruitment Examination-2015 Held on February 13, 2016 Question Paper With Answer Key

Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Service Selection Board Patwar (Pre.) Recruitment Examination-2015 Held on February 13, 2016

1. One amongst the following is not Fundamental Right.

(a)   Right of constitutional remedies

(b)   Cultural and educational rights

(c)   Right to uphold sovereignty of India

(d)   Right to freedom of religion

Answer: (c)

2. The period of first Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan is

(a)   1952-57

(b)   1951-56

(c)   1954-59

(d)   1953-58

Answer: (a)

3. A child is standing in front of a magic mirror. She finds the image of her head bigger, the middle portion of her body of the same size and that of the legs smaller. The following is the order of combinations for the magic mirror from the top :

(a)   Plane, Convex and Concave

(b)   Convex, Concave and Plane

(c)   Convex, Plane and Concave

(d)   Concave, Plane and Convex

Answer: (d)

4. The far point of a myopic person is 80 cm in front of the eye. The nature and power of the lens required is

(a)   a convex lens of power + 1.25 D

(b)   a concave lens of power −1.25 D

(c)   a convex lens of power −1.25 D

(d)   a concave lens of power + 1.25D

Answer: (b)

5. The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid carrying current

(a)   is zero

(b)   decrease as we move towards its end

(c)   increases as we move towards its end

(d)   is the same at all points

Answer: (d)

6. The Ti plasmid used in genetic engineering is obtained from

(a)   Bacillus thuringiensis

(b)   Escherichia coli

(c)   Agrobacterium rhizogenes

(d)   Agrobacterium tumefaciens

Answer: (c)

7. Hormone production is a function related to

(a)   hypothalamus

(b)   pons

(c)   hippocampus

(d)   medulla

Answer: (a)

8.The powers of the President are

1. Executive and Legislative Powers

2. Judicial and Financial Powers

3. Emergency and Martial Powers

4. President’s Rule and Defence Powers

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a)   1 and 2

(b)   1,  2 and 4.

(c)   2, 3 and 4

(d)   1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d)

9. One amongst the following is incorrect, find out.

(a)   Rajasthan High Court was established in 1950.

(b)   Territorial Jurisdiction of High Court is Jaipur and Jodhpur.

(c)   The seat of High Court is at Jodhpur.

(d)   One bench of High Court is at Jaipur.

Answer: (a)

10. Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

(a)   Up to May, 2015, the Indian Constitution has been amended 100 times.

(b)   The Territory of India, after Seventh Amendment 1956 upto April, 2015 consists of 29 States and 7 Union Territories.

(c)   The Capital of Gujarat is Gandhinagar.

(d)   The Capital of Gangtok is Sikkim.

Answer: (d)

11. The Constitution 73rd Amendment Act 1992 envisages a Three-tier system of Panchayats in the country, provides for which of the followings?

1. Constitution of District Planning Committee

2. Constitution of a State Election Commission

3. Appointment of a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a)   Only 1

(b)   1 and 2

(c)   2 and 3

(d)   1, 2 and 3

Answer: (c)

12. Panchayat Raj is a system of

(a)   local government

(b)   local administration

(c)   local self government

(d)   rural local self government

Answer: (c)

13. One amongst the following is incorrect, find out:

(a)   Sarpacnh is responsible for convening the meetings of Gram Sabha.

(b)   Gram Sevak is responsible for the maintenance of records of Panchayat.

(c)   Sarpanch exercises administrative supervision and control over Panchayat staff.

(d)   Sarpanch furnishes reports and record to State government.

Answer: (d)

14. Who is the Highest Law Officer in India?

(a)   Attorney General

(b)   Advocate General

(c)   Solicitor General

(d)   Secretary General Law Department

Answer: (a)

15. Which of the following statements are true about the Governor of a State?

1. The Executive power of the State is vested in him.

2. He must have attained 35 years of age.

3. He holds his office at the pleasure of the President.

4. The grounds for his removal are laid down in the Constitution.

Choose the correct answer on the basis of code given below :

(a)   1, 2 and 4

(b)   1, 2 and 3

(c)   1, 3 and 4

(d)   1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (b)

16. EMF induced in a coil rotating in a uniform magnetic field will be maximum when the

(a)   flux linked with the coil is maximum

(b)   rate of change of flux linked is minimum

(c)   rate of change of flux linked is maximum

(d)   None of the above

Answer: (c)

17. Which of the following types of RNA participate in RNA processing.

(a)   m-RNA

(b)   t-RNA

(c)   Smaller nuclear RNA (snRNA)

(d)   Heterogeneous nuclear RNA (hnRNA)

Answer: (a)

18. The source of energy of an ecosystem is

(a)   ATP

(b)   Sunlight

(c)   DNA

(d)   RNA

Answer: (b)

19. Chief constituent of natural gas is

(a)   methane

(b)   ethane

(c)   butane

(d)   propane

Answer: (a)

20. An EMF of 16 volts is induced in a coil of inductance 4H. The rate of change of current must be

(a)   64 A/S

(b)   32 A/S

(c)   16 A/S

(d)   4 A/S

Answer: (d)

21. PCR is used to detect

(a)   HIV

(b)   cancer

(c)   TB

(d)   cholera

Answer: (a)

22. Which of the following is the largest blood vessel in the body?

(a)   Aorta

(b)   Capillaries

(c)   Pulmonary Vein

(d)   Heart

Answer: (a)

23. The life span of RBC is

(a)   100 days

(b)   110 days

(c)   120 days

(d)   130 days

Answer: (c)

24. Which of the following viruses causes common cold?

(a)   Rhino virus

(b)   T4 virus

(c)   MZ virus

(d)   Simian virus 40

Answer: (a)

25. From which one of the following plants, the insecticide pyrethrum is prepared?

(a)   Cymbopogon

(b)   Chrysanthemum

(c)   Tephrosia

(d)   Velivera

Answer: (b)

26. When n resistances each of value r are connected in parallel, then resultant resistance is x, when these n resistances are connected in series, total resistance is

(a)   nx

(b)   mx

(c)   x/n

(d)   n2x

Answer: (d)

27. Antibodies are

(a)   γ-globulins

(b)   albumins

(c)   vitamins

(d)   sugar

Answer: (a)

28. The following reaction is

4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) → 4NO (g) + 6H2O(g) an example of

1. displacement reaction

2. combination reaction

3. redox reaction

4. neutralization reaction

(a)   1 and 4

(b)   2 and 3

(c)   1 and 3

(d)   3 and 4

Answer: (c)

29. 18 carat gold contains

(a)   50% gold

(b)   18% gold

(c)   60% gold

(d)   75% gold

Answer: (d)

30. In DC generator, the electricity produced in armature is

(a)   DC

(b)   AC

(c)   armature is not present in DC generator

(d)   None of the above

Answer: (b)

31. ‘Sangeetraj’ which was composed by Maharana Kumbha is divided into how many parts?

(a)   Seven

(b)   Four

(c)   Nine

(d)   Five

Answer: (d)

32. In Rajasthan when is the ‘Gurla Festival’ Celebrated?

(a)   The Ashtmi (8th day) of the Shukla Paksh of Shravan

(b)   The Ashtmi (8th day) of the Krishna Paksh of Shravan

(c)   The Ashtmi (8th day) of the Krishna Paksh of Chaitra

(d)   The Ashtmi (8th day) of the Shukla Paksh of Bhadon

Answer: (c)

33. Rama, Natha, Chajju and Sefu are associated with which of the following styles of painting?

(a)   Alwar style

(b)   Jodhpur style

(c)   Mewar style

(d)   Jaipur style

Answer: (b)

34. In which State was ‘Birbal Day’ celebrated on July 17, 1946?

(a)   Bikaner

(b)   Bharatpur

(c)   Jaipur

(d)   Udaipur

Answer: (a)

35. Who is called the ‘Gandhi of Chirawa’?

(a)   Sardar Harlal Singh

(b)   Seth Ghan Shyam Das Birla

(c)   Master Pyarelal Gupta

(d)   Radha Krishna Bohra

Answer: (c)

36. “In History, the execution of Tantya tope will be treated as a crime of the British government and the generations to come will ask who had sanctioned this execution and who had conformed it?”

Who made this statement?

(a)   Captain Showers

(b)   AGG Lawrence

(c)   Jawaharlal Nehru

(d)   Madan Mohan Malviya

Answer: (a)

37. In which year was the Marwar Public Society Ordinance issued?

(a)   1938

(b)   1928

(c)   1941

(d)   1934

Answer: (d)

38. Which scholar, on the basis of a copper plate title ‘Broach Gurjar’ has asserted that the Rajput were the descendents of the Yuchi tribe and they were related to the Kushan tribe?

(a)   Geroge Thomas

(b)   Dr. Bhandarkar

(c)   Cunningham

(d)   Dr. Kanoongo

Answer: (c)

39. Which amongst the following statements is/are true about Chirwa inscription?

1. It is inscribed in Sanskrit language dating to AD 1273.

2. It’s author was Ratnaprabhsuri.

3. It was sculptured by Dehlan.

4. It mentions that the Rajputs originated from the Agnikund.

(a)   1, 2 and 4

(b)   1, 2 and 3

(c)   2, 3 and 4

(d)   1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (b)

40. Which inscription mentions that the Chauhan were ‘Vatsya-gotra’ Brahmins?

(a)   Chirwa Inscription

(b)   Inscription of Shring Rishi

(c)   Bijoliya Inscription

(d)   Inscription of Aprajit

Answer: (c)

41. Which amongst the following statements is/are true about Hindu festival?

1. Akshya Tartiya – Viashakh month Shukla Paksh Tartiya

2. Nirjla Ekadashi – jyeshtha month shukla paksh Ekadashi

3. Akshya Tartiya – Cchaitra month Shukla Paksh Tartiya

4. Nirjla Ekadashi – Aashadh month Shukla Paksh Ekadashi

(a)   1 and 2

(b)   3 and 4

(c)   Only 3

(d)   1 and 4

Answer: (b)

42. How many ‘Maukhri Yup’ inscriptions have been discovered in Barwa village in Kota?

(a)   Five

(b)   Three

(c)   Four

(d)   Seven

Answer: (b)

43. Which rebel army Commander of Alauddin Khilji was given shelter in Ranthambhor Fort by Hammir?

(a)   Amir Khan

(b)   Meer Alabande Khan

(c)   Meer Juber Khan

(d)   Meer Muhammad Shah

Answer: (d)

44. Match the following Sect : Main Centre or Headquarters

(a)   A – 1; B – 2; C – 3; D – 4

(b)   A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D – 4

(c)   A – 2; B – 3; C – 1; D – 4

(d)   A – 1; B – 4; C – 3; D – 2

Answer: (b)

45. What was ‘Damani’ in Marwar?

(a)   A type of local saree (Odhani)

(b)   Decorated shoes

(c)   One revenue tax

(d)   An instrument of irrigation

Answer: (a)

46. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a)   A – 3; B – 4; C – 1; D – 2

(b)   A – 3; B – 2; C – 4; D – 1

(c)   A – 4; B – 1; C – 3; D – 2

(d)   A – 4; B – 2; C – 3; D – 1

Answer: (a)

47. Examine the following statements regarding use of cross staff in chaintape surveying and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. For taking accurate offsets on chain line use of optical square is better than ordinary cross staff.

2. In optical square, both the rectangular mirrors are inclined at 45° to each other.

3. For maintaining proper alignment between two chain lines adjustable cross staff is used.

4. Mechanism of optical square is based on the principle of successive reflection of la light-ray from two concave mirrors.

(a)   1, 2 and 4

(b)   1, 2 and 3

(c)   2, 3 and 4

(d)   1 and 4

Answer: (c)

48. For measuring distances in miles and furlongs and area in acres, which of the following chains is/are used?

(a)   Metric and Gunter’s chain

(b)   Engineer’s and Gunter’s chain

(c)   Steel band chain

(d)   Gunter’s chain

Answer: (d)

49. Which of the following physical divisions of Rajasthan is/are correctly matched with their physiographic characteristics? Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a)   2 and 3

(b)   1 and 4

(c)   1, 2 and 3

(d)   2, 3 and 4

Answer: (c)

50. Which group of the following represents the correct sequence of mountain peaks of Rajasthan in descending order of their height?

(a)   Tatgarh – Kho – Bilali – Roja Bhakar

(b)   Kho – Tatgarh – Roja Bhakar – Bilali

(c)   Bilali – Kho – Tatgarh – Roja Bhakar

(d)   Roja – Bhakar – Bilali – Tatgarh – Kho

Answer: (a)

51. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a)   A – 1; B – 4; C – 3; D – 2

(b)   A – 2; B – 4; C – 3; D – 1

(c)   A – 1; B – 2; C – 3; D – 4

(d)   A – 1; B – 3; C – 2; D – 4

Answer: (c)

52. Which one of the following climatic regions proposed by Koppen is not correctly matched in Rajasthan?

(a)   Aw – Southern Rajasthan

(b)   Cwg – Northern Rajasthan

(c)   Bwhw – Arid desert

(d)   BShw – Semi-arid desert

Answer: (b)

53. Which of the following statements regarding soils of Rajasthan is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. In the Thar desert, sandy soils have been formed from granitic and sandstone rocks.

2. In the Southern part, red loamy soils have been formed from granite, gneiss and quartzite rocks.

3. In the South-Eastern part, black soils have been formed from the erosion of basaltic lava.

4. In the Southern part, mixed red soils have been formed the erosion of phosphatic rocks.

(a)   1, 2 and 4

(b)   2, 3 and 4

(c)   1, 2 and 3

(d)   3 and 4

Answer: (d)

54. Examine the following statements regarding forests of Rajasthan and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1. Dry teak forests are concentrated in southern part of Rajasthan.

2. Teak forests are found in areas having average annual rainfall of 75 to 110 cm.

3. Sub-tropical evergreen forests are found on Mount Abu.

4. Forests of western Rajasthan belong to mixed deciduous forests.

(a)   1 and 2

(b)   2 and 3

(c)   3 and 4

(d)   1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d)

55. Assertion (A) Aravalli mountain range restricts expansion of desertification in neighbouring areas.

Reason (R) Aravalli mountain range extends uninterrupted from South-West to North-East throughout the State.

(a)   A and R are both correct, R fully explains A.

(b)   A and R both correct, but R explains A partially

(c)   A is correct, but R is wrong

(d)   A is wrong, but R is correct.

Answer: (a)

56. In terms of area which one of the following is the largest agroclimatic zone in Rajasthan?

(a)   Humid southern plain

(b)   Arid western plain

(c)   Flood prone eastern plain

(d)   Irrigated North-western plain

Answer: (b)

57. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a)   A – 3; B – 2; C – 1; D – 4

(b)   A – 1; B – 2; C – 3; D – 4

(c)   A – 1; B – 2; C – 4; D – 3

(d)   A – 4; B – 2; C – 3; D – 1

Answer: (d)

58. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a)   A – 4; B – 3; C – 2; D – 1

(b)   A – 3; B – 4; C – 1; D – 2

(c)   A – 3; B – 4; C – 2; D – 1

(d)   A – 1; B – 4; C – 3; D – 2

Answer: (a)

59. Central Ground Water Authority and restricted exploitation of ground water in which of the following administrative blocks of Rajasthan ?

(a)   Behror, Osian, Mahuwa

(b)   Surajgarh, Desuri, Deoli

(c)   Bhinmal, Todabhim, Toda Raisingh

(d)   Behror, Bhinmal, Surajgarh, Dhond and Shrimadhopur

Answer: (d)

60. National Highway of Rajasthan which is confined to one district only

(a)   11 A

(b)   76 A

(c)   76 B

(d)   3 A

Answer: (b)

61. What will be the next number in the following series ?

1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, …..

(a)   18

(b)   36

(c)   22

(d)   25

Answer: (c)

62. What will be the next number in the following series ?

3, 3, 6, 18, 72, ….

(a)   360

(b)   364

(c)   288

(d)   320

Answer: (a)

63. Out of a heap of pebbles 66 lots of equal number of pebbles can be formed. Each lot can have maximum seven numbers of pebbles. Find which statement is incorrect.

(a)   11 lots of equal number of pebbles can be formed.

(b)   3 lots of equal number of pebbles can be formed.

(c)   33 lots of equal number of pebbles can be formed.

(d)   26 lots of equal number of pebbles can be formed.

Answer: (d)

64. What will be next picture?

Answer: (d)

65. The sum of square of two numbers X and Y is 85 and multiplication is 42. If X > Y then value of X – Y will be

(a)   2

(b)   4

(c)   3

(d)   1

Answer: (d)

66. Arm of a clock indicating minutes is at 12 and arm indicating hours makes 120° angle with minutes arm in clockwise direction. Then clock will show the time.

(a)   4 : 00 O’ clock

(b)   5 : 00 clock

(c)   3 h 50 min

(d)   4 h 30 min

Answer: (a)

67. Average weight of 34 students in a class is 46.5 kg. if the weight of teacher is added to it then average weight increases by 500 gm. Weight of teacher is

(a)   61 kg

(b)   62 kg

(c)   60 kg

(d)   64 kg

Answer: (d)

68. If we add one to denominator and numerator each, then value of a fraction become 2/3. If we subtract one from each denominator and numerator, the value of it become 1/2. Fraction is

(a)   2/5

(b)   3/5

(c)   2/6

(d)   None of these

Answer: (b)

69. Ratio of age of Vimal and Arun is 3 : 5. If total of their age is 80 years. Then after 10 years the ratio of their age will be

(a)   2 : 3

(b)   1 : 2

(c)   3 : 2

(d)   3 : 5

Answer: (a)

70. The angle of elevation of top of a tree on the bank of a river from its other bank is 60° and from a point 20 m further away from this is 30°. The width of the river is

(a)   10√3 m

(b)   10 m

(c)   20 m

(d)   20√3 m

Answer: (b)

71. The value of x in equation 31/9 × 32/9 × 33/9 = (9)x is

(a)   2/3

(b)   1

(c)   1/3

(d)   2

Answer: (c)

72. Three years ago, the average age of his A and B was 18 years. Adding C he average age comes out to be 22 years. The present age of C is

(a)   24 yr

(b)   27 yr

(c)   28 yr

(d)   30 yr

Answer: (a)

73. The age of Ram is 6th part of age of his father. After 10 years age of Ram’s father is double the age of Vimal. Vimal’s 8th Birthday was 2 years before, the age of Ram is ………. years.

(a)   24

(b)   30

(c) 

(d)   None of these

Answer: (d)

74. In an examination, 80% students in English, 85% students in Maths and 75% students in both subjects passed. If 40 students failed in both subjects. Then total number of students appeared in exam were

(a)   200

(b)   400

(c)   600

(d)   500

Answer: (b)

75. B completes a work in a fix time. A completes half (1/2) of it in 3/4th time. Both complete it in 18 days. Then B alone will complete it in ………. days.

(a)   30

(b)   35

(c)   40

(d)   None of these

Answer: (a)

76. A completes a work in 12 days. B is 60% more efficient than A. Then B will complete it in ………. days.

(a)   6

(b)   8

(c) 

(d) 

Answer: (d)

77. Two taps fill a tank in 45 and 30 hours respectively. If both taps opened at same time then both will fill the tank in how many hours?

(a) 

(b) 

(c)   15 h

(d)   18 h

Answer: (d)

78. A person completes his journey in 6 hours by a car at the speed of 45 km/h. To complete it in 5 hours, the speed of car will be ………. km/h.

(a)   55

(b)   54

(c)   53

(d)   52

Answer: (b)

79. A motorcyclist goes 39 km in 45 minutes. In first 15 minutes he goes at the speed of x km/h. In next 20 minutes he goes at the double speed of it. The rest distance he goes with same speed of first. The value of x is

(a)   31.2 km/h

(b)   36 km/h

(c)   40 km/h

(d)   52 km/h

Answer: (b)

80. A person goes from his house to office on foot at the speed of 4 km/h and returns by cycle at the speed of 16 km/h. His average speed is ……… km/h.

(a)   10

(b)   6

(c)   6.4

(d)   None of these

Answer: (c)

81. A person crosses a diagonal of a square field in 3 seconds at the speed of 6 km/h. The area of the field is ………… sq m.

(a)   15.36

(b)   13.60

(c)   1.80

(d)   12.50

Answer: (d)

82. If the length of the shadow of a pole on plane ground is double of the length of the pole. The angle of elevation of Sun is

(a)   30°

(b)   45°

(c)   60°

(d)   Not any

Answer: (d)

83. The 4 years simple interest on some amount is one-fifth of the principle amount. Yearly rate of interest is

(a)   4%

(b)   5%

(c)   6%

(d)   None of these

Answer: (b)

84. Some amount becomes Rs 3840 in two years b y a compound interest rate and it becomes Rs 4096 in three years. Then rate of interest is

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d)   8%

Answer: (c)

85. A person travels 4.40 km distance by taking 10 rounds of his circular field. The area of his field is

(a)   1.34 hectare

(b)   1.54 hectare

(c)   1.44 hectare

(d)   1.64 hectare

Answer: (c)

86. A circular shaped wire of 42 cm radius is cut and it is shaped in a square. One arm of the square is

(a)   66 cm

(b)   64 cm

(c)   72 cm

(d)   68 cm

Answer: (a)

87. The dimensions given in the field book are in meters. Total area of this field is

(a)   1675 sq m

(b)   1880 sq m

(c)   1585 sq m

(d)   1625 sq m

Answer: (c)

88. The population of different age group is given in percentage in the table given below.

In which age group there is maximum population ?

(a)   16-25

(b)   36-45

(c)   56-65

(d)   Not any of above

Answer: (d)

89. Reply on the basis of table given in question no. 88. How much population is of persons upto age of 25 on every 10000?

(a)   4775

(b)   4825

(c)   4275

(d)   1775

Answer: (a)

90. Answer the following question from given pie-chart the number of persons engaged in service and transport is equal to the number of persons engaged in

(a)   Agriculture and Transport

(b)   Trading and Industry

(c)   Agriculture and Trading

(d)   Industry and Agriculture

Answer: (c)

91. A tap can fill a tank in 16 hours. Due to a hole in its base, it is filled in 24 hours. If tank is full then in how many hours it will be empty through the hole.

(a)   40 h

(b)   36 h

(c)   45 h

(d)   48 h

Answer: (d)

92. Two years compound interest at rate of 10%per annum for an amount is Rs 420. What will be the simple interest for 3 years for the same amount at the same rate.

(a)   Rs 500

(b)   Rs 550

(c)   Rs 600

(d)   Rs 525

Answer: (c)

93. If difference of cube and square of a number is 100 and difference of square and number is 20 km distance same time along the flow of the river. Then velocity of the river is

(a)   3

(b)   5

(c)   4

(d)   None of these

Answer: (b)

94. If a sailer sails 12 km distance within 5 hours against the flow of a river. If he sails 22 km distance in same time along the flow of t he river. Then velocity of the river is

(a)   1 km/h

(b)   2 km/h

(c)   1.5 km/h

(d)   2.5 km/h

Answer: (b)

95. Circles of radius r touches each other as shown in the figure. The area of shaded portion will be

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

Answer: (c)

96. A work is done in 16 days by 8 labours. They worked together for 2 days and after that 8 additional labours joined them. The rest work will be finished by them in

(a)   8 days

(b)   10 days

(c)   9 days

(d)   7 days

Answer: (d)

97. A work is finished by A alone in 16 hours, B alone in 20 hours and C alone in 24 hours. They worked together and finished it and got Rs 777 as a wages. The share of B in the wages will be

(a)   Rs 213

(b)   Rs 252

(c)   Rs 280

(d)   Rs 315

Answer: (b)

98. The area of a shaded portion formed by a circle of radius one meter within a square touching its four sides will be

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

Answer: (a)

99. The value of  is

(a)   2.0

(b)   2.4

(c)   2.6

(d)   2.2

Answer: (c)

100. Find out the smallest number, if it is divided by 15, 18, 27 and 35 we get 9 as remainder.

(a)   1910

(b)   2190

(c)   1890

(d)   1899

Answer: (d)

101. If a side of square is increased by 50% then its area will be increased by

(a)   100%

(b)   125%

(c)   150%

(d)   225%

Answer: (b)

102. Hari has some cows and some cocks. Their total number of heads is 48 and legs is 140. How many cows he has?

(a)   20

(b)   22

(c)   26

(d)   24

Answer: (b)

103. The value of  is

(a)   0

(b)   1

(c)   2

(d)   3

Answer: (b)

104. The distance of an aeroplane from aerodrome is 1170 m. It make angle θ° from runway and value of  What will be the horizontal distance of the aeroplane from aerodrome?

(a)   450 m

(b)   550 m

(c)   650 m

(d)   750 m

Answer: (a)

105. If three numbers are in ratio of 5 : 7 : 9, and their LCM is 1260. Then highest value number is

(a)   63

(b)   54

(c)   45

(d)   36

Answer: (d)

106. Industrial development increases employment opportunities. Which of the following inference can be drawn from above said statement?

(a)   Recession Increases unemployment

(b)   Purchasing power decreases of unemployed person

(c)   Unemployment increase recession

(d)   There is negligible problem in the industrially developed nations.

Answer: (d)

107. All dogs are asses and all asses are bullocks, which of the following statements is correct?

(a)   Some dogs are asses.

(b)   Some asses are bullocks.

(c)   All asses and dogs are bullocks.

(d)   All of the above

Answer: (c)

108. There is less percentage of passed students in the government schools. Above statement indicates that

(a)   there are no school buildings in government schools

(b)   government schools do not have good libraries

(c)   quality education is not given in government schools

(d)   government schools have less playgrounds

Answer: (c)

109. Which one is odd word in the following?

1. Cauliflower 2. Mushroom

3. Carrot 4. Potato

5. Brinjal

(a)   Cauliflower

(b)   Carrot

(c)   Mushroom

(d)   Potato

Answer: (d)

110. Which one is odd word?

1. Earth 2. Moon

2. Mars 4. Mercury

(a)   Moon

(b)   Mercury

(c)   Mars

(d)   Earth

Answer: (a)

111. If  then value of  will be

(a)   √3

(b)   √6

(c)   2√6

(d)   6

Answer: (b)

112. The sum of square of two numbers is 68 and square of the difference of them is 36. Then multiplication value of the two is

(a)   16

(b)   32

(c)   58

(d)   30

Answer: (a)

113. There is a group five persons, namely of A, B, C, D and E.

1. A is shorter than B, but taller than E.

2. C is the tallest.

3. D is shorter than B, but taller than A. Reply the following questions on the basis of above information.

Who is the shortest among these?

(a)   A

(b)   B

(c)   D

(d)   E

Answer: (d)

114. The information given in question no. 113 tell what who is at second position in height.

(a)   A

(b)   B

(c)   D

(d)   E

Answer: (b)

115. As per information given in the question no. 113 tell that, if all five persons stand according to height, then who will be in mid of them?

(a)   A

(b)   B

(c)   C

(d)   D

Answer: (d)

116. After going through the following information give the answer to the questions given below :

P + Q means P is son of Q.

P – Q means P is wife of Q.

P × Q means P is brother of Q.

P ÷ Q means P is sister of Q.

A + B – C shall mean

(a)   C is father of A

(b)   C  is son of A

(c)   C is uncle of A

(d)   C is brother of A

Answer: (a)

117. As per informations given in question 116 tell that A × B ÷ C shall mean that

(a)   A and B are brother of each other

(b)   A is father of C

(c)   B is sister of A

(d)   A and C are brother and sister to each other

Answer: (c)

118. It was compulsory to get 36% marks in a paper to Manoj to pass He got only 24% marks and failed by 9 marks. Total marks of paper was

(a)   66

(b)   75

(c)   50

(d)   60

Answer: (b)

119. Present population of a town is 176400. It increased by 5% annually. The population of town before 2 years was

(a)   150000

(b)   160000

(c)   175000

(d)   180000

Answer: (b)

120. There is 10% loss if a watch is sold for Rs 1440. At what price it is to be sold to get 15% profit?

(a)   Rs 1840

(b)   Rs 1850

(c)   Rs 1800

(d)   Rs 1860

Answer: (a)

121. Which applications is used to prepare a presentation/slide show?

(a)   Photoshop

(b)   Power Point

(c)   Outlook Express

(d)   Internet Explorer

Answer: (b)

122. How many bits are equal to 1 byte?

(a)   32

(b)   1024

(c)   one million

(d)   8

Answer: (d)

123. A pixel is

(a)   a computer program that draws picture

(b)   a picture stored in secondary memory

(c)   the smallest resolvable part of a picture

(d)   None of the above

Answer: (c)

124. Digital signature is

(a)   scanned signature on computer

(b)   software to recognize signature

(c)   public key encryption

(d)   code number of the sender

Answer: (a)

125. Bluetooth is an example of

(a)   Personal Area Network

(b)   Local Area Network

(c)   Virtual Private Network

(d)   None of the mentioned

Answer: (a)

126. Network congestion occurs

(a)   when a system terminates

(b)   when connection  between two nodes terminates

(c)   in case of traffic overloading

(d)   None of the mentioned

Answer: (b)

127. Expand Wi-Fi.

(a)   Wireless-Flow

(b)   Wireless-Fidelity

(c)   Wide-Fidelity

(d)   All of these

Answer: (d)

128. Secret-key encryption is also known as

(a)   private encryption

(b)   secret encryption

(c)   symmetric encryption

(d)   asymmetric encryption

Answer: (a)

129. Tool that is used to transfer data/files among computers on the internet :

(a)   TCP

(b)   FTP

(c)   Archie

(d)   Gopher

Answer: (c)

130. Information Technology Act in India was amended in

(a)   2000

(b)   2005

(c)   2008

(d)   2010

Answer: (a)

131. Electronic kiosk is one form of

(a)   none-store retailing

(b)   supermarket

(c)   discount retailer

(d)   limited line retailer

Answer: (a)

132. A keyboard is this kind of device.

(a)   Input

(b)   Output

(c)   Word Processing

(d)   None of these

Answer: (a)

133. The first cell is EXCEL worksheet is labeled as

(a)   AA

(b)   A1

(c)   Aa

(d)   A0

Answer: (b)

134. Ctrl+R can be used for

(a)   re-open the last closed document

(b)   re-print the last printed page

(c)   re-apply the last paragraph formatting

(d)   right align the selected paragraph

Answer: (a)

135. In MS Word, Ctrl + S is for

(a)   scenarios

(b)   size

(c)   save

(d)   spelling check

Answer: (c)

136. To add a header or footer to your handout, you can use

(a)   the title master

(b)   the slide master

(c)   the handout master

(d)   All of the above

Answer: (d)

137. Which option on the custom animation task pane allows you to apply a preset or custom motion path?

(a)   Add effect

(b)   Emphasis

(c)   Animate now

(d)   All of these

Answer: (d)

138. Slide show options available to the presenter include all of the following except

(a)   transitions command

(b)   speaker notes command

(c)   meeting reminder command

(d)   navigation commands

Answer: (a)

139. If the displayed system time and data is wrong, you can reset by using

(a)   write

(b)   calender

(c)   write file

(d)   control panel

Answer: (b)

140. First generation computer systems used

(a)   transistors

(b)   vacuum tubes

(c)   magnetic cores

(d)   silicon chips

Answer: (b)

141. The term gigabyte refers to

(a)   1024 bytes

(b)   1024 kilobytes

(c)   1024 megabytes

(d)   None of these

Answer: (c)

142. Which of the following provides a printed copy of your presentation?

(a)   Outlines

(b)   Speaker notes

(c)   Audience handouts

(d)   All of the above

Answer: (d)

143. Which short cut key inserts a new slide in current presentation?

(a)   Ctrl + N

(b)   Ctrl + M

(c)   Ctrl + S

(d)   None of these

Answer: (b)

144. ALU is

(a)   Arithmetic Logic Unit

(b)   Array Logic Unit

(c)   Application Logic Unit

(d)   None of the above

Answer: (a)

145. The cell reference for cell range of G2 to M12 is

(a)   G2.M12

(b)   G2;M12

(c)   G2 :  M12

(d)   G2-M12

Answer: (c)

146. If a computer provides database service to other, then it will be known as

(a)   Web server

(b)   Application server

(c)   Database server

(d)   FTP server

Answer: (c)

147. The data and time displays on

(a)   taskbar

(b)   status bar

(c)   system tray

(d)   launch pad

Answer: (a)

148. Which of the following is not a font style?

(a)   Bold

(b)   Italics

(c)   Regular

(d)   Superscript

Answer: (d)

149. Which technology is used in Compact Discs?

(a)   Mechanical

(b)   Electrical

(c)   Electron Magnetic

(d)   Laser

Answer: (d)

150. URL stands for

(a)   Universal Research List

(b)   Universal Resource List

(c)   Uniform Resource Locator

(d)   Uniform Research Locator

Answer: (c)

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Rajasthan Subordinate & Ministerial Service Selection Board Gram Sevak, Panchayat Secretary & Hostel Superintendent Grade-II Examination Held on 18-12-2016 Question Paper with Answer Key

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Gram Sevak, Panchayat Secretary & Hostel Superintendent Grade-II Recruitment Exam 2016

Held on 18.12.2016

1. Council of Ministers of a State is accountable to

(a)  Governor

(b)  President

(c)  State Legislative Assembly

(d)  Indian Parliament

Ans: (c)

2.  Arrange the following posts of a State Secretariat in hierarchy (Higher to lower) order by using the code given below.

1. Secretary

2. Deputy Secretary

3. Special Secretary

4. Assistant Secretary

(a)  3214

(b)  4321

(c)  1324

(d)  2341

Ans: (c)

3. Which of the following is not a function of District Collector ?

(a)  Maintenance of law and order

(b)  Maintenance of land record

(c)  Collection of income tax

(d)  Collection of revenue

Ans: (a)

4. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was on :

(a)  rural development

(b)  democratic decentralisation

(c)  community development programmes

(d)  panchayati raj institutions

Ans: (d)

5. Which of the following articles of the Constitution was inserted through the 73rd amendment regarding Panchayats ?

(a)  243 to 243-ZA

(b)  244 to 244-P

(c)  243 to 243-T

(d)  243 to 243-O

Ans: (d)

6. Panchayati Raj is a system of :

(a)  local government

(b)  local administration

(c)  local self government

(d)  rural local self government

Ans: (a)

7. Consider the following about State Legislative Assembly :

1. Its term is Five Year.

2. It is chaired by Chief Minister.

3. It is directly elected by the people.

4. Governor is empowered to dissolve it.

(a)  2, 3 and 4 are correct.

(b)  1, 3 and 4 are correct.

(c)  1, 2 and 3 are correct.

(d)  1, 2 and 4 are correct.

Ans: (b)

8. In which of the following games, India has won World Cup in October 2016 ?

(a)  Lawn Tennis

(b)  Kabbadi

(c)  Football

(d)  Hockey

Ans: (b)

9. In US President’s election 2016 Donald Trump was a candidate of

(a)  Republican Party

(b)  Green Party

(c)  Constitution Party

(d)  Democratic Party

Ans: (a)

10. When did NITI (National Institute for Transformation of India) Aayog came into existence ?

(a)  January 1, 2015

(b)  January 1, 2014

(c)  January 1, 2016

(d)  November 1, 2014

Ans: (a)

11. Goods and Service Tax Council (GST) of India is headed by

(a)  Speak of Lok Sabha

(b)  Finance Minister

(c)  Prime Minister

(d)  Finance Secretary

Ans: (b)

12. Who discharge the duties of Governor in his absence ?

(a)  Speaker of Vidhan Sabha

(b)  Chief Minister of a State

(c)  Chief Justice of High Court

(d)  None of the above

Ans: (c)

13. Consider the following two statements :

Assertion (A) State Governor holds his office during the pleasure of the President.

Reason (R) Governor is appointed by the Prime Minister.

In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct ?

(a)  Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation A.

(b)  A is true, but R is false.

(c)  A is false, but R is true.

(d)  Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Ans: (b)

14. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

(a)  Article 156 – Qualifications for the appointment as Governor

(b)  Article – 63 – Council of Ministers of State

(c)  Article-154 – Executive power of State

(d)  Article-155 – Appointment of Governor

Ans: (a)

15. Consider the followings about the State High Court :

1. Article-213 provides that there shall be a High Court for each State.

2. Judges of High Courts are appointed by President.

3. Under Article-226, it has power to issue certain writs.

4. As per the provision of the Constitution of India common High Court can be established for two or more States.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

(a)  1, 2 and 3 are correct.

(b)  1, 3 and 4 are correct.

(c)  2, 3 and 4 are correct.

(d)  1 and 2 are correct.

Ans: (c)

16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below

List-I

(Soil Type)

List-II

(Climatic Region)

A. Aridisols

B. Inceptisols

C. Alfisols

D. Vertisols

1. Arid and semi-arid

2. Semi-arid and humid

3. Sub-humid and humid

4. Humid and super-humid

(a)  A – 1; B – 3; C – 4; D – 2

(b)  A – 1; B – 3; C – 2; D – 4

(c)  A – 1; B – 2; C – 3; D – 4

(d)  A – 4; B – 1; C – 2; D – 3

Ans: (a)

17. On the basis of legal status (March 31, 2011) examine the following statements regarding forests of Rajasthan and select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. Of the total forest area in Rajasthan reserved and protected forests respective constitute 55.84% and 37.94%

2. Maximum reserved forests in the State are found in Udaipur and Chittorgarh districts.

3. Maximum protected forests in the State are found in Baran and Karauli districts.

4. Maximum unclassified forests in the State are found in Bikaner and Ganganagar districts.

(a)  Only 1

(b)  1, 2 and 3

(c)  1, 2 and 4

(d)  2, 3 and 4

Ans: (d)

18. Rajasthan desert is quite unlikely from other deserts situated in similar latitudes of the world. What is the logical perception about desertification process here ?

(a)  It starts due to drought.

(b)  It starts and expands from arid regions.

(c)  It starts and expands from desert heartland.

(d)  It starts and expands due to overgrazing, over ploughing, deforestation and improper management of soil and water.

Ans: (d)

19. In which agricultural year during the last three decades more than 90% villages of Rajasthan were hit by unprecedented famine and drought ?

(a)  2000-01

(b)  2002-03

(c)  2009-10

(d)  1987-88

Ans: (b)

20. Examine the following statements regarding development of barren land in Rajasthan and select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. Currently (2013-14) barren land constitutes about 19% of total reported are for land use purpose in the State.

2. Old fallow land has recorded about 18% decrease over the last 30 years in the State.

3. Onus of development of barren land in the State lies with the National Wasteland Development Board.

4. Integrate barren Land Development Project is being currently run in 10 districts of the State with the co-operation of Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).

(a)  2 and 4

(b)  1, 2 and 4

(c)  1 and 2

(d)  1 and 3

Ans: (b)

21. In view of increasing number of dark and grey zones in Rajasthan Central Ground Water Authority of India has put total ban on exploitation of ground water in which of the administrative blocks of the State ?

(a)  Behror, Osian, Mahuwa

(b)  Bhinmal, Todabhim, Tada Raisingh

(c)  Behror, Bhinmal, Surajgarh, Dhond, Shri Madhopur

(d)  Surajgarh, Desuri, Deoli

Ans: (c)

22. Odd out the incorrect statement regarding livestock numbers in Rajasthan

(a)  Donkeys and mules recorded maximum increase in number from 2007 to 2012.

(b)  Rajasthan constitutes 11.27% of total livestock numbers of India (2012)

(c)  Camel recorded maximum decrease in number from 2007 to 2012.

(d)  Livestock numbers of Rajasthan increased by 10.69 lack from 2007 to 2012.

Ans: (a)

23. Which of the following changes occurred in cropping pattern of Rajasthan since First Plan Period till 2012-13 is/are correct?

1. Area under cereals has increased from 42.5 to 56.0%.

2. Area under pulses has declined from 21 to 13.5%.

3. Area under oilseeds has increased from 6.2 to 20.5%.

4. Area under cotton, sugarcane, guar fruits, vegetables, spices and fodder crops has increased from 16.8 to 23.5%.

Select the correct answer using the following codes

(a)  2, 3 and 4

(b)  1 and 3

(c)  1, 2 and 3

(d)  Only 1

Ans: (a)

24. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below

List-I

(Lift Canal

List-II

(Beneficiary District)

A. Jai Narain Vyas

B. Choudhary Kumbha Ram

C. Panna Lal-Barupal

D. Dr. Kami Singh

1. Bikaner, Nagaur

2. Jodhpur, Bikaner

3. Jodhpur, Jaisalmer

4. Hanumangarh, Churu

(a)  A – 3; B – 1; C – 2; D – 4

(b)  A – 3; B – 4; C – 2; D – 1

(c)  A – 2; B – 4; C – 3; D – 1

(d)  A – 2; B – 4; C – 1; D – 3

Ans: (b)

25. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below

List-I (Mineral) List-II (Mining Area)
A. Emerald

B. Garnet

C. Manganese

D. Copper

1. Tikki, Garhbore

2. Rajmahal, Bageshwear

3. Leelawani Kalakkuta

4. Kolhan, Bhagoni

(a)  A – 3; B – 2; C – 1; D – 4

(b)  A – 1; B – 2; C – 3; D – 4

(c)  A – 3; B – 4; C – 2; D – 1

(d)  A – 1; B – 3; C – 2; D – 4

Ans: (b)

26. On the basis of industrial potentialities assessed by various Public Sector Financial organizations (RICO, RFC, RAJSICO etc.) which districts of Rajasthan have been included in category ‘A’?

(a)  Alwar, Tonk, Chittorgarh, Ajmer

(b)  Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bharatpur

(c)  Jodhpur, Pali, Ajmer, Alwar

(d)  Bikaner, Jodhpur, Bhilwara, Jaipur

Ans: (a)

27. Which of the following statements regarding population trends in Rajasthan is/are correct ? Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. Decadal growth rate of the State population has declined 9.97% during 1991-2011.

2. Population density of the State has increased more than six times during 1901-2011.

3. Trend of sex ratio of the State has been even during 1901-2011.

4. Literacy rate of the State has increased more than eight times during 1951-2011.

(a)  1, 2 and 4

(b)  2 and 4

(c)  1 and 2

(d)  3 and 4

Ans: (d)

28. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below

List I

(Percentage of Tribes in Total Population of Rajasthan, 2011

List II

(Major Habitats)

A. Less than 20%

B. 20-25%

C. 26-50%

D. 51-80%

1. Baran, Bundi, Karauli

2. Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Jhalawar

3. Udaipur, Sirohi, Dausa

4. Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh

(a)  A – 1; B – 2; C – 3; D – 4

(b)  A – 2; B – 4; C – 1; D – 3

(c)  A – 1; B – 4; C – 2; D – 3

(d)  A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D – 4

Ans: (d)

29. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below

List-I (Tribes of Rajasthan) List-II (Major Habitats)
A. Sahariya

B. Garasiya

C. Damore

D. Mina

1. Dungarpur, Banswara

2. Udaipur, Sirohi

3. Baran, Kota

4. Jaipur, Dausa

(a)  A – 3; B – 1; C – 2; D – 4

(b)  A – 2; B – 3; C – 1; D – 4

(c)  A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D – 4

(d)  A – 3; B – 2; C – 1; D – 4

Ans: (d)

30. Which of the following development programmes are not directly related with improvement of tribal economy is Rajasthan?

1. Modified Area Development Approach and Cluster Project

2. Rajasthan Mission on Livelihood (RMOL)

3. Mewat, Dang and Magra Area Development Programme

4. Swarnajayanti Gram Sarojgar Yojana (SGSY)

(a)  Only 1

(b)  1, 2 and 3

(c)  1 and 2

(d)  2, 3 and 4

Ans: (d)

31. How many unemployed persons have been estimated in total 3 crore labour force of Rajasthan as per population Census, 2011 ?

(a)  30 lakh

(b)  38 lakh

(c)  33 lakh

(d)  20 lakh

Ans: (d)

32. Which of the following facts about unemployment rates in Rajasthan is/are correct according to 68th round 2011-12 of National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) usual status adjusted (UPSS) mode?

1. 0.9% males of total labour force are unemployed in rural areas.

2. 3.2% males of total labour force are unemployed in urban areas.

3. 3.1% persons of total labour force are unemployed in whole State.

4. Unemployment rates are much higher in rural areas than urban areas.

(a)  2 and 3

(b)  1, 3 and 4

(c)  Only 4

(d)  1 and 2

Ans: (c)

33. Which of the following development programmes in Rajasthan were amalgamated in Swarnjayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) since April 1, 1999?

1. Integrated Rural Development (IRDP) and Training to Rural Youth in Self Employment (TRYSEM)

2. Development of Women and Children (DWCRA) and Industrial Tools Supply in Rural Areas (SITRA)

3. Ganga Kalyan Yojana (GKY) and Million Wells Scheme (MWS)

4. Jawahar Rojgar Yojana (JRY)

(a)  1, 2 and 4

(b)  Only 1

(c)  1 and 4

(d)  1, 2 and 3

Ans: (d)

34. Approximately how many persons in total population of Rajasthan have been estimated as poor in 2011-12 according to C. Rangrajan Expert Group Report 2014 ?

(a)  1.51 crore

(b)  90 lakh

(c)  2.35 crore

(d)  1.12 crore

Ans: (a)

35. Which of the conclusions obtained from poverty ratios calculated for Rajasthan according to Suresh Tendulkar method is/are correct ?

1. Poverty ratio in rural areas of the State has increased by 10.3% between 2009-10 and 2011-12.

2. Poverty ratio in urban areas of the State has declined by 9.2% between 2009-10 and 2011-12.

3. Poverty ratios in the State have declined in both the years 2009-10 and 2011-12 compared to India.

4. Poverty ratio in 2011-12 was estimated 14.7% for Rajasthan and 21.9% for India.

(a)  1, 2 and 3

(b)  1 and 3

(c)  2, 3 and 4

(d)  1 and 4

Ans: (c)

36. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below.

List I

(Mountain Type)

List-II

(Region)

A. Young folded

 

B. Old folded

 

C. Volcanic

 

D. Fault-block

1. South-Eastern coast of North

America

2. Western coast of North America

 

3. South-Western coast of North America

 

4. Circum-pacific belt

(a)  A – 2; B – 1; C – 4; D – 3

(b)  A – 3; B – 2; C – 1; D – 4

(c)  A – 2; B – 3; C – 4; D – 1

(d)  A – 3; B – 4; C – 2; D – 1

Ans: (a)

37. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below

List I

(Mountain Peak)

List II

(Continent)

A. Kilimanjaro

B. Vinson Massif

C. Mount Kosciusko

D. Aconcagua

1. South America

2. Australia

3. Antarctica

4. Africa

(a)  A – 3; B – 4; C – 2; D – 1

(b)  A – 1; B – 2; C – 3; D – 4

(c)  A – 4; B – 3; C – 2; D – 1

(d)  A – 4; B – 1; C – 2; D – 3

Ans: (c)

38. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of world’s oceans/seas in descending order of area occupied ?

(a)  Indian-Arctic-South China-Atlantic

(b)  Arctic-Atlantic-South China-Indian

(c)  Atlantic-Indian-Arctic-South China

(d)  Atlantic-South China-Arctic-Indian

Ans: (c)

39. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below

List I (Particulars) List II (Spots)
A. Worlds wettest spot

B. World’s driest spot

C. World’s northernmost town

D. World’s southernmost town

1. Iqique

2. Mawsynram

3. Ushuaia

4. Ny-Alesund

(a)  A – 2; B – 3; C –1; D – 4

(b)  A – 2; B – 4; C – 1; D – 3

(c)  A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D – 4

(d)  A – 2; B – 1; C – 4; D – 3

Ans: (d)

40. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below

List I

(Wetland Ecosites)

List-I

(States)

A. Bhoj

B. Chandratal

C. Schlur

D. Rudrasagar

1. Himachal Pradesh

2. Madhya Pradesh

3. Tripura

4. Jammu-Kashmir

(a)  A – 2; B – 1; C – 4; D – 3

(b)  A – 1; B – 2; C – 3; D – 4

(c)  A – 1; B – 3; C – 2; D – 4

(d)  A – 2; B – 4; C – 3; D – 1

Ans: (a)

41. Which one of the following would be the best strategy for ecology-friendly sustainable development in Indian agriculture ?

(a)  Wide use of high-yielding crop varieties, better and more frequency of aerial sprays of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides.

(b)  Improved farm implements and machinery, use of potent insecticides to minimize post-harvest grain losses and monoculture cropping practices.

(c)  Expansion of cultivable land, increased use of super phosphate, ,urea and effective bioacids.

(d)  Mixed cropping and use of organic manures, nitrogen-fixing plants and pest-resistant crop varieties.

Ans: (d)

42. Tropic of Cancer and 80° East longitude divide India into four quadrants. In which quadrant are the maximum cotton growing areas located ?

(a)  South-East

(b)  South-West

(c)  North-East

(d)  North-West

Ans: (b)

43. What is the root cause of shifting tendency of Indian cotton textile industry from Mumbai towards Ahmedabad ?

(a)  Land in Ahmedabad is cheaper than Mumbai

(b)  High quality cloths manufactured in Ahmedabad are in large demand in India and abroad as well.

(c)  Ahmedabad enjoys more import-export facilities than Mumbai.

(d)  This  industry has the advantage of early start in Ahmedabad.

Ans: (b)

44. Which of the following statements regarding physical features of Rajasthan is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. Hadauti plateau is bounded by Main Boundary Fault in North-West.

2. 41.50% area of western sandy plain is sand dune free region.

3. Structurally, physical features of Rajasthan form part of northern great plains and peninsular plateau of India.

4. Aravalli in the present time exist as residual mountains.

(a)  1 and 3

(b)  Only 3

(c)  1, 2 and 3

(d)  2, 3 and 4

Ans: (d)

45. Which of the following statements regarding climatic conditions of Rajasthan is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1. Climatic conditions of Rajasthan exhibit extremity of temperature and rainfall..

2. During the last ten years, amount of rainfall has decreased in western desert

3. Sudden onset of south-east moisture laden winds over an intensely heated landmass is the root cause of scarce rain in western Rajasthan.

4. Climatically major part of Rajasthan lies in sub-tropical zone.

(a)  1, 2 and 4

(b)  1 and 2

(c)  2 and 4

(d)  1, 2 and 3

Ans: (a)

46. In which of the following Maharaja’s Darbar ‘Gandharv Baisi’ was present in the form of 22 poets, 22 astrologers, 22 singers and 22 other subject specialist?

(a)  Maharaja jai Singh

(b)  Maharaja Pratap Singh

(c)  Maharaja Bhagwat Singh

(d)  Maharaja Man Singh

Ans: (b)

47. ‘Namadi and Rangdi’ are characteristic of which language?

(a)  Malawi

(b)  Hadoti

(c)  Ahirwati

(d)  Mewati

Ans: (a)

48. Who established the ‘Alkhiya Sect’ (Sampradaya)?

(a)  Sant Dasji

(b)  Bhola Nath

(c)  Lal Giri

(d)  Charan Das

Ans: (c)

49. During which Maharaja’s rule ‘Ram Prakash Theatre’ was established in Jaipur?

(a)  Maharaja Ram Singh II

(b)  Maharaja Vijay Singh

(c)  Maharaja Ishwari Singh

(d)  Maharaja Man Singh

Ans: (a)

50. ‘Bam Dance’ is famous at which place?

(a)  Udaipur-Sirohi

(b)  Alwar-Bharatpur

(c)  Jaisalmer-Barmer

(d)  Jaipur-Ajmer

Ans: (b)

51. To which form the ‘Sugan Chiri’ is considered as Lokmata?

(a)  Naganchi Mata

(b)  Shitala Mata

(c)  Ayad Mata

(d)  Sawangiya Mata

Ans: (d)

52. Who was the Guru of Balindji?

(a)  Sundardasji

(b)  Dadu Dayalji

(c)  Manglaramji

(d)  Ramcharanji

Ans: (d)

53. Which Lok Devata is known by name of ‘Jaharpeer’?

(a)  Gogaji

(b)  Ramdevji

(c)  Hadbuji

(d)  Devnarayanji

Ans: (a)

54. Who is considered as Lokdevi of Alwar region ?

(a)  Sugali Mata

(b)  Jilani Mata

(c)  Sachiya Mata

(d)  Latiyala Mata

Ans: (b)

55. Molana Village is famous for which handicraft art?

(a)  Meenakari

(b)  Bluepottery

(c)  Thevakala

(d)  Teracota

Ans: (d)

56. What is ‘Jannotan’ in Rajasthani culture?

(a)  A type of lokgeet

(b)  An agricultural tax

(c)  A Dinner given by the groom side

(d)  Measurement of land

Ans: (c)

57. In Bhil tribe who wears ‘Kachawo’?

(a)  Women

(b)  Children

(c)  Young boy

(d)  Men

Ans: (a)

58. What is ‘Aulondi’ in Rajasthani Culture?

(a)  A girl or woman accompanying the bride-groom

(b)  A type of marriage

(c)  Rajasthani lok geet.

(d)  A local game

Ans: (a)

59. What for the ‘Chanduji ka Gadha and Bodigama Places’ are famous?

(a)  For jajarm printing

(b)  For meenakari work

(c)  For manufacturing to teer-kaman

(d)  For kundan art

Ans: (c)

60. On which part of the body ‘Ballaya’ ornament is wore?

(a)  On head

(b)  On nose

(c)  On ears

(d)  On hands

Ans: (c)

61. In which period ‘Amrawati Stupa’ was built?

(a)  Mauraya’s

(b)  Satavahana’s

(c)  Vardhan’s

(d)  Gupta’s

Ans: (b)

62. Who discovered the ‘Bharhut Stupa’ iin the year 1873 AD ?

(a)  KS Lal

(b)  BK Thapar

(c)  Marshal

(d)  Cunnengham

Ans: (d)

63. Where is ‘Danchand Chopra’s Havelli’ situated in Rajasthan?

(a)  Kishangarh

(b)  Bikaner

(c)  Sujangarh

(d)  Khatdi

Ans: (b)

64. Who built the famous Fort of Mandu?

(a)  Mohammad Shah

(b)  Hussain Shah

(c)  Kumbha

(d)  Bajbahadur

Ans: (b)

65. What is ‘Cheda Phadna’ In Bhils?

(a)  Birth of Son

(b)  Divorce

(c)  Festival

(d)  Marriage

Ans: (b)

66. If the cost of product of an article is 2/5 its marked retail price, if it is sold at 10% discount, then what will be profit?

(a)  25%

(b)  50%

(c)  40%

(d)  125%

Ans: (d)

67. A cycle seller gives 10% discount on marked retail price and still earns 26% profit. If marked retail price of the cycle is Rs. 840, then how much money was paid by the seller for that cycle?

(a)  Rs. 650

(b)  Rs. 700

(c)  Rs. 750

(d)  Rs. 600

Ans: (d)

68. Two things were sold at same sale-price. One thing got 10% profit and another suffered 10% loss. The difference of their purchase price will be in multiple of which number?

(a)  15

(b)  25

(c)  10

(d)  20

Ans: (d)

69. What will be the next number in the given series ?

     3   28   4  65  5  126   6……. ?

(a)  246

(b)  264

(c)  317

(d)  217

Ans: (d)

70. What will come at the place of question mark in the given series?

BZA   DYC   FXE   ?   JVI

(a)  HGJ

(b)  HYG

(c)  HWG     

(d)  HAG

Ans: (c)

71. Two trains of same length are moving in the same direction at the velocity of 46 km/h and 36 km/h respectively. The fast train crosses the slow train in 36 seconds. What is the length of each train?

(a)  82 m

(b)  72 m

(c)  50 m

(d)  80 m

Ans: (c)

72. A car driver starting from Bengaluru at 8:30 am wants to reach a place 300 km away from Bengaluru at 13:30 Noon. At 10 : 30 am he finds that he has covered only 40% distance. How much speed of the car he has to increase to reach at stipulated time?

(a)  45 km/h

(b)  35 km/h

(c)  40 km/h

(d)  30 km/h

Ans: (d)

73. Out of Rs. 20000 Prakash gives some amount on loan at simple interest rate 8% per annum and rest amount at simple interest rate  At the end of year he earns Rs. 800. The amount given at 8% rate will be

(a)  Rs. 12000

(b)  Rs. 6000

(c)  Rs. 10000

(d)  Rs. 8000

Ans: (d)

74. A person takes a some amount on loan at 3% per annum simple interest payable annually. Immediately he gives it on loan at 5% per annum compound interest payable half yearly. At the end of year he earns profit of Rs. 330%. How much amount he tooks on loan?

(a)  Rs. 16000

(b)  Rs. 15000

(c)  Rs. 17000

(d)  Rs. 16500

Ans: (a)

75. If at the rate of  per annum the compound interest is Rs. 510. What will be the simple interest is Rs. 510. What will be the simple interest on same amount for the same period at the same rate of interest?

(a)  Rs. 4800

(b)  Rs. 400

(c)  Rs. 450

(d)  Rs. 460

Ans: (a)

76. Sort out the word which, is different in some sense in the following group :

1. Geometry 2. Algebra

2. Trigonometry

3. Maths

4. Arithmetic

(a)  Maths

(b)  Trigonometry

(c)  Algebra

(d)  Arithmetic

Ans: (a)

77. Which is odd word in these ?

1. Birbal        2. Abul Fazal

3. Tan Sen    4. Faiz Ahmad

5. Todarmal

(a)  Birbal

(b)  Abul Fazal

(c)  Faiz Ahmad

(d)  Todarmal

Ans: (b)

78. In class of 105 students out of three subjects Maths, Physics, Chemistry each students studies at least one subject. In Maths 47, in Physics 50, and in Chemistry 52 students studies. 16 in Maths and Physics, 17 and Maths and Chemistry and 16 in Physics and Chemistry students studies both subjects. What will be the number of students, who studies all three subjects?

(a)  5

(b)  7

(c)  6

(d)  4

Ans: (a)

79. In class of 105 students, out of three subjects Maths, Physics, Chemistry studies each students studies at least one subject. In these 47 students studies maths, 50 students Studies Physics and 52 Students Studies Chemistry and 16 maths and Physics. 17 Maths and Chemistry and 16 Physics and Chemistry students studies both subjects.

What will be the number of those students who studies only two subjects?

(a)  32

(b)  33

(c)  34

(d)  31

Ans: (c)

80. What will be the square root of  

(a)  0.1

(b)  9

(c)  10

(d)  1.0

Ans: (c)

81. The ratio of ages of A and B 4 years before was 2 : 3 and after four years it will be ……?

(a)  38 and 54 yr

(b)  36 and 40 yr

(c)  34 and 50 yr

(d)  42 and 58 yr

Ans: (a)

82. A completes 7/10 part of work within 15 days. Thereafter with the help of B, he completes the rest of the work within 4 days. B alone will be able to do it in how many days?

(a)   

(b)   

(c)   

(d)   

Ans: (a)

83. If the value of (102)2 is 10404, then value of  will be

(a)  11.122

(b)  11.022

(c)  11.322

(d)  10.322

Ans: (c)

84. In an alloy proportion of Zinc, Copper and Lead is 2 : 3 : 1. In another alloy, the proportion of Zinc, Copper and Lead is 5 : 4 : 3. A third alloy is prepared by mixing both alloys in same quantity. The proportion of Lead, Copper and Zinc in the third alloy will be.

(a)  5 : 10 : 9

(b)  9 : 10 : 5

(c)  7 : 7 : 4

(d)  6 : 7 : 4

Ans: (a)

85. Six people, Parul, Rajendra, Satish, Tarun, Vishal and Prakash, were all born on the same day of the year. But each was born in different six consecutive years. It is also known that

1. Parul is older than Satish

2. Rajendra is older than both Tarun and Vishal

3. Prakash is 2 years older than Tarun

4. Parul was born either and 1962 or in 1963

5. The oldest member of the group was born in 1960

Which of the following group is correctly listed from the youngest to the oldest?

(a)  Satish, Vishal, Parul, Tarun, Prakash, Rajendra

(b)  Satish, Vishal, Tarun, Prakash, Parul, Rajendra

(c)  Satish, Vishal, Tarun, Parul, Prakash, Rajendra

(d)  Satish, Parul, Rajendra, Tarun, Vishal, Prakash

Ans: (c)

86. If in a certain language, ENTRY is coded as 12345 and STEADY is coded as 931785. Then how will the word TENANT is coded?

(a)  312723

(b)  312523

(c)  316169

(d)  396243

Ans: (a)

87. A, B, C, D E and F are cousins. No two cousins are of the same age, but all have birthday on the same date. The youngest is 17 years old and E, the oldest is 22 years old. F is somewhere between B and D in age. A is older than B. C is older than D.

Which of the following statement is not possible?

(a)  F is 19 years old.

(b)  F is 18 years old.

(c)  F is 20 years old.

(d)  D is 20 years old.

Ans: (c)

88. If in a code language ‘PLAYER’ is written as ‘AELPRY’, then in the same language ‘MANAGER’ will be written as

(a)  AAEMGNR

(b)  AAEGMNR

(c)  AAEGMRN

(d)  AAGEMNR

Ans: (b)

89. A person walks 8 km in the East direction. There form, he moves 5 km in the North-West direction. From that place he walks 6 km in the South direction. His last point will be in the direction……from starting point.

(a)  West-North

(b)  South-East

(c)  North-East

(d)  South-West

Ans: (b)

90. The number of students in a school increases and decreases by 10% respectively in every alternate year. If there was an increase in the year 2000, then in how much percentage what happened in the number of students in the year 2003 in comparison to year 2000.

(a)  9.8% decrease

(b)  9.8% increase

(c)  8.9% decrease

(d)  8.9% increase

Ans: (c)

91. Identify the Incorrect sentence : (in which the verb is not in agreement with the subject)

(a)  Age and experience brings wisdom to man.

(b)  The ship’s crew was a mixed group of different nationalities.

(c)  Neither Y nor Z has any right to the property.

(d)     When the ship arrived in part, the crew was taken into custody on a charge of mutiny.

 

92. Choose the correct set of English translation of the following Hindi Words : (in right order)

(a)  Inflation; Increment; Transcription

(b)  Deflation; Inscribe; Counter-Copy

(c)  Decreased Income, Increment; Translation

(d)     Currency decrease; Salary zenith; Copyist

 

93. The most suitable set of synonyms of the word ‘Generous’ is

(a)  Gentle, Humble, Tender

(b)  Stately, Dignified, Exalted

(c)  Thankful, Grateful, Indebted

(d)     Liberal, Bountiful, Magnanimous

 

94. The most suitable antonym of the word ‘Misanthropist’ is

(a)  Disanthropist

(b)  Philanthropist

(c)  Anti misanthropist

(d)     Amisanthropist

 

95. The most suitable ‘one word substitute’ of the following words are; (in right order); (a) fear of confined spaces; (b) a person who has an irresistible desire to steal.

(a)  (a) spacephobia; (b) dipsomaniac

(b)  (a) claustorphobia; (b) kelptomaniac

(c)  (a) clastophobia; (b) theftomaniac

(d)  (a) agoraphobia; (b) pyromaniac

 

96. Fill in the blanks using the correct tense (of the verb) :

When I …… (open) the door, I……. (see) a man on his knees. He…… (listen) to our conversation and I (wonder) how much he …….(hear)

(a)  opens; sees; listen; wonder hears.

(b)  opened; saw; had been listening; wondered; had heard

(c)  open, see; listens; wondered; heard

(d)  opened; saw; has been listening; wonder; has heard.

 

97. Choose one of the following sentences which is the correct Passive Voice of the sentence given below : (Do not mention the agent).

Active Voice You will have to pull down this skyscraper as you have not complied with the town planning regulation.

(a)  This skyscraper building will be pulled down as the town planning regulations are not complied with

(b)  This skyscraper will have to be pulled down as the town planning regulations have not been complied with.

(c)  This skyscraper building has to be pulled down as the town planning regulations were not complied with.

(d)  This skyscraper should be pulled down by you as you have not complied with the town planning regulation.

 

98. Choose a sentence with the correct Indirect form of Narration :

Direct “I will sell the TV set if you keep  quarrelling about the programme”, said their mother. “No, don’t do that ! We will never quarrel”, said the children.

(a) Their mother told that the TV set will be sold if they keep quarrelling about the programme. The children forbade her to do that, saying that they will never quarrel.

(b) Their mother threatened to sell the TV set if they kept quarrelling about the programme. The children begged her not to do that assuring her that they would never quarrel.

(c) Their mother threatened that she should sell the TV set, if they kept quarrelling about the programme. The children requested her do not do this as we would never quarrel.

(d) Their mother said that she would sell the TV set, if you kept quarrelling about the programme. The children said, don’t do that as we would never quarrel.

 

99 Choose the correct set of articles of fill in the blanks : (Use ‘X’, if there is not article)

He said, “As…… matter of ……. fact, there was ….. explosion in ….. last house I visited; and Mr. Beans…… owner of…….house, was burnt in …….face.

(a)  the; the; an; a; the; X; a;

(b)  the; the; X; the; a; a; the

(c)  a; X; an; the; the; the; the

(d)  the; a; an; X; the; the; the

 

100. Fill in the blanks choosing the correct set of preposition:

……..mistake I opened Sylvia’s letter instead……..my own. She was very angry ….. me and said that I’d done it …… purpose

(a)  By; of; with; on

(b)  With; of; on; with

(c)  By; of; on; with

(d)  On; on; with; with

Answer: ()

101. I Nibble is equal to

(a)  8 bit

(b)  4 byte

(c)  16 bit

(d)  4 bit

 

102. Highest capacity of the storage are

(a)  Zettabyte

(b)  Terabyte

(c)  Exabyte

(d) Yottabyte

103. The speed of modem is measured in which unit?

(a)  GPS

(b)  BPS

(c)  CPS

(d)  None of these

104. What is the full form of ISDN?

(a)  Integrated Services Digital Network

(b)  Integrated Switch Digital Network

(c)  Input Switch Digital Network

(d) Input Service Digital Network

105. Which is the fastest memory?

(a)  Auxiliary Memory

(b)  Cache Memory

(c)  CD ROM

(d) Hard Disk

106. Which key of the keyboard is mainly used to cancel the program?

(a)  Esc key

(b)  Del key

(c)  Enter key

(d)  Ins Key

107. Shortcut command for align the text in Centre

(a)  Ctrl + T

(b)  Ctrl + C

(c)  Ctrl + R

(d)  Ctrl + E

108. Multimedia contains

(a)  Audio

(b)  Video

(c)  Both of these

(d)  None of these

109. ‘DNS’ stand for

(a)  Data Name System

(b)  Domain Number System

(c)  Domain Name System

(d)  None of the above

110. 1 Kilobyte is equal to

(a)  512 bits

(b)  1024 bits

(c)  8000 bits

(d)  None of these

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