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Q1. Match the following authors (in alphabets) with the books written by them (in numbers): (A) J.L.Nehru (B) Piloo Mody {C} Sarojini Naidu (D) Kuldip Nayar ..... (1) Golden Threshold (2) Glimpses of World History (3) The Judgement (4) Zulfi, My Friend.
Correct answer : 2
Q2. " The Modern Review " was a journal started by .......
Correct answer : 3
Q3. Match the following cities (in alphabets) with the important landmark places in them (in numbers): (A) Budapest (B) Warsaw {C} Berlin (D) Beijing ..... (1) Alexander Platz (2) Walesa Square (3) Tiananmen Square (4) Ceausescu Square (5) Parliament Square.
Correct answer : 4
Q4. National flower of India is ...
Correct answer : 3
Q5. The original name of Mahabharata was .......
Correct answer : 3
Q6. The chief ingredient of the mosquito repellent cream is derived from ...
Correct answer : 2
Q7. The primitive tribes of Anadaman are descendants of .....
Correct answer : 1
Q8. Jainism differed from Buddhism in which of the following aspects?
Correct answer : 3
Q9. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Gandhara School of Art?
Correct answer : 3
Q10. Most popular Sufis were the ......
Correct answer : 4
Q11. Brahmo Samaj was founded by
Correct answer : 1
Q12. 12 constellations referred to as Zodiac are .....
Correct answer : 1
Q13. The Prakrit text " Gathasaptasati " is attributed to the Satavahana King ....
Correct answer : 2
Q14. The " Servants of India Society " was founded by
Correct answer : 4
Q15. The leading producer of Silver is .....
Correct answer : 3
Q16. Which of the following agricultural holdings have a largest percentage in India?
Correct answer : 1
Q17. Among the following countries, which one is rich in oil?
Correct answer : 4
Q18. Consider the following pairs of Tribe and State and pick the one/s which is/are correctly matched: (1) Limboo (Limbu) -- Sikkim; (2) Karbi -- Himachal Pradesh; (3) Dongaria Kondh -- Odisha and (4) Bonda -- Tamilnadu
Correct answer : 1
Q19. Dinosaur is a/an
Correct answer : 1
Q20. Bandipur in Karnataka is famous for ....
Correct answer : 3
Q21. Which of the following is a block mountain?
Correct answer : 2
Q22. Which of the following diplomats is famous for including his rival in his cabinet?
Correct answer : 4
Q23. Dadha Saheb Phalke Award is given for life time achievement in the field of ...
Correct answer : 3
Q24. Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by ....
Correct answer : 1
Q25. "Insolation" is a term that refers to ......
Correct answer : 3
Q26. The parent script of the Indo-Aryan and Dravidian language is ....
Correct answer : 1
Q27. In India, the diamonds are quarried from .....
Correct answer : 4
Q28. A suitable site of a cement plant requires proximity to .....
Correct answer : 3
Q29. Which of the following is located in Aurangabad?
Correct answer : 2
Q30. " Operation Black Board " implies ......
Correct answer : 1
Q31. Which of the following pairs has been correctly matched?
Correct answer : 2
Q32. Who among the following was responsible for the introduction of Railway and Telegraphy?
Correct answer : 1
Q33. New All India Services can be created only by the ......
Correct answer : 4
Q34. Brahmaputra is an example of ........drainage.
Correct answer : 2
Q35. "Green HouseEffect" means
Correct answer : 1
Q36. Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats, Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity. (1) Species richness (2) Vegetation density (3) Endemism (4) Ethno-botanical importance (5) Threat perception (6) Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions.
Correct answer : 3
Q37. Who among the following Indians mostly encouraged the remarriage of the widows?
Correct answer : 4
Q38. The highest grade of coal, whose surface is shining and has the highest calorific value, is
Correct answer : 3
Q39. " Mattavilasa " was written by ......
Correct answer : 4
Q40. Which among the following is a folk dance of India?
Correct answer : 2
Q41. Guinea Pigs used in medical research are ......
Correct answer : 1
Q42. Copper deposits in India are found in which of the following places?
Correct answer : 1
Q43. The Brahmo Samaj is based on the principles of ......
Correct answer : 4
Q44. Banaras Hindu University was founded by ......
Correct answer : 3
Q45. Which of the following is NOT true about Gujarat?
Correct answer : 2
Q46. " Contras " was a rebel force active during 1979-1990 belonged to ....
Correct answer : 1
Q47. Birds get thrust (forward motion) and lift (upward motion) from the ......
Correct answer : 3
Q48. Match the following architectural features of the medieval period (in alphabets) with the places where they are found (in numbers): (A) Chaitya (B) Stupa (C} Pillar (D) Brick Temples ..... (1) Amaravati (2) Besnagar (3) Karle (4) Bhitragaon
Correct answer : 3
Q49. Match the following ancient personalities (in alphabets) with their field of expertise (in numbers): (A) Charaka (B) Nagarjuna {C} Kapila (D) Gorakhnath ........... (1) Samkhya (philosophy) (2) Sanskrit author (3) Ayurveda (4) Rasaratnakara
Correct answer : 4
Q50. Match the following mountains/peaks (in alphabets) with their locations (in numbers): (A) Doda Beta (B) Makalu {C} Dhupgarh (D) Guru Shikar ..... (1) Nilgiri (2) Himalaya (3) Aravalli (4) Satpura