1. Angora wool is extracted from which of the following animals?
[A] Sheep
[B] Goat
[C] Rabbit
[D] Fox
2. Which of the following is not true about RAMP
[A] RAM is a temporary storage area
[B] RAM is like a hard disc storage
[C] RAM is volatile memory
[D] Information stored in RAM is gone when the computer is turned off
3. Using websites to pour out one's grievances is called
[A] Web plea
[B] Web hate
[C] Cyber ranting
[D] Cyber venting
4. Which part of Central Processing Unit (CPU) performs calculations and makes decisions?
[A] Alternate Local Unit
[B] American Logic Unit
[C] Alternating Logic Unit
[D] Arithmetic Logic Unit
5. ICAR Day is celebrated on
[A] 23rd December
[B] 16th July
[C] 22nd April
[D] 23rd November
6. Global Gene Bank of rice is situated at
[A] Philippines
[B] Pusa, New Delhi
[C] Cuttack
[D] Hyderabad
7. Sugarcane is a
[A] short day plant
[B] long day plant
[C] day neutral plant
[D] photo insensitive plant
8. How many chromosomes are found in the endosperm of maize?
[A] 20
[B] 30
[C] 40
[D] 23
9. Which of the following genomic conditions is found in commercial edible wheat?
[A] AB genome
[B] ABC genome
[C] ABCD genome
[D] ABD genome
10. Alkaline soils can be improved
[A] by the use of lime
[B] by the use of gypsum
[C] by the use of saline water
[D] None of the above
11. Which of the following signifies the Lota Pahar?
[A] Centre of the Revolt of Tilka Manjhi
[B] Centre of the Stone Age of primitive people
[C] A major centre of the 1857 Sepoy Struggle
[D] A major centre of the Kol Uprising
12. Which elephant of the Chhota Nagpur Raj has been mentioned in Jahangimama?
[A] Moti Chandra
[B] Sharat Chandra
[C] Nagpuri Pitho
[D] Shyam Chandra
13. Rohini, one of the major centres of 1857 uprisings, is located today in which district?
[A] Godda
[B] Jamtara
[C] Deoghar
[D] Dumka
14. Who is the most important God of the Santhal Tribe?
[A] Marang Buru
[B] Marang Manjhi
[C) Moreko Turiko
[D] Thakur Deo
15. In which town was the Rajkumari Leper Asylum, 1895 established?
[A] Deoghar
[B] Ranchi
[C] Daltonganj
[D] Hazaribagh
16. By which term does the Hill Kharia community refer to a body bigger than the Panchayat?
[A] Parha
[B] Chira
[C] Para
[D] Bara Jutan
17. Who among the following was considered as the head of the village?
[A] Khuntkatti Raiyat
[B] Jeth Raiyat
[C] Asami
[D] Bhogta
18. 'Thendiri' and 'Bidadiri' rituals are related to
[A] Santhal matrimony
[B] Oraon birth ceremony
[C] Munda last rites
[D] Oraon last rites
19. In which year was connected with the railways?
[A] 1871
[B] 1885
[C] 1904
[D] 1915
20. The famous pilgrim centre Parasnath is in the closest proximity of which of the following?
[A] Isri
[B] Dumri
[C] Madhuban
[D] Kakolat
21. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Day - Date
[A] World Environment Day --------5th June
[B] World Earth Day -----------22nd April
[C] World Homeopathy Day---------12th March
[D] International Day of Yoga---------21st June
22. Which of the following States has launched the scheme 'Learn and Earn' in 2023?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Haryana
23. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Nobel Prize Winner (2022) -------- Area of Prize
[A] Svante Pääbo Physics
[B] Alain Aspect Chemistry
[C] Morten Meldal Economic Sciences
[D] Annie Ernaux Literature
24. In which of the following cities was the Global Buddhist Summit held on 20th April, 2023?
[A] Delhi
[B] Kathmandu
[C] Kuala Lumpur
[D] Jakarta
25. Which of the following countries has awarded the highest civilian award 'The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star' to the President of India during her visit in 2023?
[A] Egypt
[B] Malaysia
[C] Indonesia
[D] Surinam
26. Who is the author of the book The Coalition Years?
[A] Shashi Tharoor
[B] Pranab Mukherjee
[C] Ravi Mathur
[D] M. M. Singh
27. With reference to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. It has 42 member nations.
II. Its Headquarters is located at Brussels.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] Only I
[B] Only II
[C] Both I and II
[D] Neither I nor II
28. With reference to G20 (Group of 20), which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. India took over the G20 presidency from Australia on 1st December, 2022.
II. The first G20 Summit was held in Washington in 2008.
Select the correct answer using the options given below:
[A] Only I
[B] Only II
[C] Both I and II
[D] Neither I nor II
29. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India talks about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
[A] Article 43
[B] Article 44
[C] Article 45
[D] Article 46
30. In 2023, which US State recently declared holiday in public schools on the festival of Diwali?
[A] Los Angeles
[B] Boston
[C] Jersey
[D] New York
31. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Name of Padma Shri Recipients ------------ Area of Award
[A] Shri Anand Kumar --------- Science and Engineering
[B] Shri Moolchand Lodha Literature and Education
[C] Shri Janum Singh Soy Public Affairs
[D] Shri P. Kalyansundaram Social Work
32. In which of the following States has the world's largest railway platform been inaugurated?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Delhi
33. Who was the Chief Guest for the Republic Day in 2023?
[A] President of Afghanistan
[B] President of Egypt
[C] President of UAE
[D] President of Indonesia
34. The Indian Government has launched a rescue operation in Sudan to evacuate its stranded citizens. This operation is known as
[A] Operation Devi Shakti
[B] Operation Ganga
[C] Operation Addis Ababa
[D] Operation Kaveri
35. Which architect has designed the new building of the Indian Parliament?
[A] Ravi Modi
[B] Bimal Roy
[C] Bimal Patel
[D] D. Radhakrishnan
36. Which of the following statements is/are true about Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?
I. India is a member of CDRI.
II. It is a UN agency.
III. Its headquarters is located in Paris.
IV. It was launched during G20 Summit, 2023.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] Only I
[B] Only I and II
[C] Only I, III and IV
[D] I, II, III and IV
37. Agricultural drought is defined as
[A] uneven distribution of rainfall over time and place
[B] low soil moisture
[C] inadequate rainfall of 30 percent or more in cropped areas
[D] the lack of water supply in water storage reservoir which can be compensated by normal rainfall
38. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services is located in which of the following cities?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Delhi
[C] Kolkata
[D] Hyderabad
39. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Yaya Tso Lake?
I. It is located in Ladakh.
II. It is Ladakh's first heritage site under the Biological Diversity Act.
III. It is also known as bird's paradise.
IV. It is fed by Sutlej river.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] I and II only
[B] I, II and IV only
[C] I, II and III only
[D] I, II, III and IV
40. The Lakdawala Committee (1993) is related to
[A] income inequality
[B] poverty estimation
[C] inter-State relation
[D] biodiversity conservation
41. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by UN General Assembly, does not include which of the following?
[A] Dignity, Liberty and Equality
[B] Right to Life
[C] Freedom of Adequate Standard of Living
[D] Right to Universal Basic Income
42. Which of the following is not considered a subsidy box for agriculture in WTO?
[A] Green box subsidy
[B] Amber box subsidy
[C] Red box subsidy
[D] White box subsidy
43. Which of the following statements is/are true for alluvial soil?
I. Its sand content decreases from west to east.
II. They are in the form of Bhangar and Khadar.
III. This soil covers about 40 percent of the total area of the country.
IV. This soil is rich in potash and poor in phosphorus.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] I only
[B] I and II only
[C] I, II and III only
[D] I, II, III and IV
44. PM KUSUM Scheme is related to
[A] agricultural solar pump system
[B] electrical vehicle subsidy
[C] semi-conductor sector
[D] fertilizer sector
45. Labour force participation rate is defined as the
[A] ratio of unemployed population to work force
[B] ratio of employed and willing to work to working age population
[C] ratio of employed unemployed population to
[D] ratio of work force to working age population excluding disguised unemployment
46. World Social Security Report is released by which of the following?
[A] World Bank
[B] UN Women Commission
[C] ILO
[D] UN Human Rights Commission
47. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Kharai camels?
I. It is a rare camel breed found in Ladakh.
II. Their name is derived from the local word 'Khara' meaning saline.
III. They swim long distance in sea to reach their grazing areas.
IV. They were anciently used in the 'Silk Route' areas.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] 1 and III only
[B] II and III only
[C] I and IV only
[D] I, II, III and IV
48. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Gini coefficient?
I. It measures the level of income inequality in the society.
II. Higher the Gini coefficient, lower the inequality.
III. It can be derived using the Lorenz curve.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] I only
[B] I and III only
[C] I and II only
49. Where is Dibru Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve located?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Manipur
[D] Sikkim
50. Earth Overshoot Day is related to
[A] environmental degradation
[B] overheating of troposphere
[C] melting of glacier due to intense sun rays
[D] geomagnetism
51. At which of the following Indus Valley sites was a terracotta replica relating to exploration of a plough discovered?
[A] Dholavira
[B] Kalibangan
[C] Rakhigarhi
[D] Banawali
52. In which district of Jharkhand is the neolithic archaeological site Barudih located?
[A] Hazaribagh
[B] Simdega
[C] Jamtara
[D] None of the above
55. The Sangam text Tolkappiyam is a work on
[A] astronomy
[B] grammar
[C] music
[D] medicine
56. Who was responsible for the smooth functioning of the Mughal Mansabdari system?
[A] Vakil
[B] Wazir
[C] Mir Bakshi
[D] Sadr
57. During the Mughal period, the coins minted during the previous reign were called
[A] Khajana
[B] Chalni
[C] Mohur
[D] Bikha
58. The capital of Vijaynagar Empire was situated on the bank of which river?
[A] Tungabhadra
[B] Narmada
[C] Godavari
[D] Bhima
59. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Building --------- Builder
[A] Lal Mahal --------- Balban
[B] Hindola Mahal ------- Hoshang Shah
[C] Jahaz Mahal ---------- Ghiyasuddin Khilji
[D] Lal Darwaja Mosque ---------- Bibi Raje
60. Who among the following is not a painter of Jahangir's period?
[A] Mansur
[B] Manohar
[C) Khwaja Abdus Samad
[D] Abul Hasan
61. Which Congress Session passed the resolution of Fundamental Rights in 1931?
[A] Allahabad
[B] Karachi
[C] Mumbai
[D] Gaya
62. Who among the following said "The Ryotwari is a system which has always prevailed in India"?
[A] John Shore
[B] Alexander Duff
[C] Captain Reed
[D] Thomas Munro
63. With which of the following newspapers was Gandhiji not associated?
[A] Young India
[B] Indian Mirror
[C] Harijan
[D] Indian Opinion
64. The Treaty of Amirtsar was concluded between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and
[A] Lord Cornwallis
[B] Lord Dalhousie
[C] Lord Hastings
[D] Lord Minto
65. Which of the following books has not been written by Dr. Ambedkar?
[A] Thoughts on Pakistan
[B] Annihilation of Caste
[C] The Problem of Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution
[D] Servants of India
66. Consider the following statements:
1. The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of mainland India is around 30°.
II. From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a time lag of two and half hours.
III. The 82°30′E is the Standard Meridian of India.
IV. Time along the Standard Meridian is taken as the standard time for India.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] I-True, Il-False, III-False, IV-True
[B] I-True, II-False, III-True, IV-True
[C] I-True, II-True, III-True, IV-False
[D] 1-False, II-True, III-False, IV-True
67. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two halves.
II. The Tropic of Cancer divides Indian International boundary into two halves.
III. Maximum East-West expansion of India lies along the Tropic of Cancer.
IV. Line joining the easternmost and westernmost points of India lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] I and II
[B] III and IV
[C] II and III
[D] I and IV
68. Which of the following Indian States shares its boundary with Bangladesh and Myanmar?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Tripura
[C] Mizoram
[D] Manipur
69. From north to south, Western Ghats are locally known as
[A] Sahyadri-Nilgiri-Anaimalai- Cardamom Hills
[B] Sahyadri-Anaimalai-Nilgiri- Cardamom Hills
[C] Nilgiri-Sahyadri-Cardamom Hills-Anaimalai
[D] Sahyadri-Nilgiri-Cardamom Hills-Anaimalai
70. Which of the following rivers does not drain into Arabian sea?
[A] Krishna
[B] Sabarmati
[C] Tapi
[D] Narmada
71. Mango showers are common phenomena in which States of India?
[A] Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka
[C] Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala and Karnataka
72. Which of the following statements are true?
I. Bajra is sown in hot and dry climatic conditions of western and central parts of India.
II. It is a hardy crop which can resist frequent dry spells.
III. Being a rainfed crop, the yield of this crop is low in Rajasthan.
IV. Rajasthan production. leads in its
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[A] I and II
[B] II and III
[C] III and IV
[D] I and IV
73. The dryland farming in India is largely confined to the regions having annual rainfall of
[A] less than 25 cm
[B] less than 50 cm
[C] less than 75 cm
[D] less than 100 cm
74. As per 2011 Census, inter-state female migration by place of last residence in India followed the sequence of
[A] Rural to Urban-Urban to Rural- Urban to Urban-Rural to Rural
[B] Urban to Rural-Urban to Urban- Rural to Urban-Rural to Rural
[C] Rural to Rural-Rural to Urban- Urban to Rural-Urban to Urban
[D] Urban to Urban-Rural to Urban- Rural to Rural-Urban to Rural
75. On the basis of population size! which of the following is the increasing order of urban agglomerations?
[A] Chennai-Bengaluru- Ahmedabad-Hyderabad
[B] Bengaluru-Hyderabad- Ahmedabad-Chennai
[C] Ahmedabad-Hyderabad- Bengaluru-Chennai
[D] Hyderabad-Chennai-Bengaluru- Ahmedabad
76. The Provision for Election Commission in Indian Constitution was inspired by which of the following countries?
[A] Ireland
[B] United Kingdom (U.K.)
[C] United States of America (U.S.A.)
[D] None of the above
77. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, can the Rajya Sabha authorize the Parliament to legislate on a State subject by 2/3rd majority?
[A] Article 249
[B] Article 243
[C] Article 259
[D] Article 250
78. Which Article of the Indian Constitution says that Directive Principles of State Policy are not enforceable by any court?
[A] Article 39
[B] Article 38
[C] Article 36
[D] Article 37
79. Under which Amendment Act was the reservation in promotion for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes ensured by inserting Clause '4A' in Article 16?
[A] 75th Amendment Act, 1994
[B] 76th Amendment Act, 1994
[C] 77th Amendment Act, 1995
[D] 108th Amendment Act, 2008
80. Which of the following statements are true about Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)?
1. It was first established in 1997.
II. It is a statutory body.
III. It was established to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revising tariffs.
IV. Its headquarters is located in Mumbai.
Select the correct answer:
[A] Only I, III and IV
[B] Only I, II and III
[C] Only II and III
[D] All of the above
81. Which of the following Committees were appointed to inquire into the working of Panchayati Raj Institution in India?
1. L. M. Singhvi Committee
II. G. V. K. Rao Committee
III. Ashok Mehta Committee
IV. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Select the correct answer:
[A] Only I, II and III
[B] Only III and IV
[C] Only II, III and IV
[D] All of the above
82. Which date is observed as the Good Governance Day in India?
[A] 14th November
[B] 25th December
[C] 2nd October
[D] 1st May
83. Which among the following is not true about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
I. The administrative expenses of his office are subject to vote of Parliament.
II. He is not eligible for further office under the Government of India or of any State after he quits office.
III. The CAG can be removed from office on the ground of proven incapacity or misbehaviour after an address by both the houses of Parliament.
Select the correct answer:.
[A] Only 1
[B] Only II and III
[C] Only II
[D] Only I and III
84. Reasonable restrictions on 'Exercise of Freedom of Speech and Expression' under Article 19(2) are justified in the interest of which of the following conditions?
1. Security of State
II. Defamation
III. Sedition
IV. Public order
Select the correct answer:
[A] Only I and II
[B] Only II and III
[C] Only I, II and IV
[D] All of the above
85. Which Committee's report paved the way for the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, (PESA) 1996 for ensuring tribal self- rule for people living in Scheduled Areas of India?
[A] Ashok Mehta Committee
[B] G. V. K. Rao Committee
[C] Bhuria Committee
[D] Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
86. Which area was given the maximum emphasis in the Second Five-Year Plan?
[A] Agricultural sector
[B] Transport sector
[C] Industrial sector
[D] Poverty alleviation
87. Which Index is considered as the basis for estimation of poverty in urban areas?
[A] Consumer Price Index of Agricultural Labours
[B] Wholesale Price Index
[C] Stock Index
[D] Consumer Price Index of Industrial Workers (CPI-IW)
88. India is the largest producer as well as the largest consumer and importer of which of the following crops?
[A] Wheat
[B] Cotton
[C] Pulses
[D] Sugarcane
89. Which of the following is not a cash crop?
[A] Jute
[B] Millet
[C] Sugarcane
[D] Peanut
90. Which indices are the basis for determining development? sustainable
[A] Ecology
[B] Social and cultural
[C] Economic
[D] All of the above
91. In which year was Sustainable Development Conference held in Johannesburg?
[A] 1997
[B] 2002
[C] 2003
[D] 2004
92. What is sustainable development?
[A] Economic development
[B] Environmental development
[C] Social development
[D] All of the above
93. When did the term 'Sustainable Development' come into existence?
[A] 1980
[B] 1987
[C] 1992
[D] 1998
94. When was the process of economic reforms started in India?
[A] 1990
[B] 1991
[C] 1993
[D] 1994
96. What do we call the distance between two consecutive compressions of a sound wave?
[A] Wave number
[B] Frequency
[C] Wavelength
[D] Amplitude
97. Which of the following is a cause of echo?
[A] Absorption of sound
[B] Transmission of sound
[C] Reflection of sound
[D] Refraction of sound
98. Light year is a unit of
[A] distance
[B] time
[C] energy
[D] intensity of light
99. Which of the following cannot travel in vacuum?
[A] Light
[B] Heat
[C] Sound
[D] Electromagnetic waves
100. The process of superposition of any information on radiowaves is named as
[A] transmission
[B] modulation
[C] demodulation
[D] reception