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Q1082009 · 30 Aug 2009
The tourism phrase Paradise Unexplored refers to
1. A.Jammu and Kashmir
2. B.North-East India
3. C.Chhattisgarh
4. D.Uttarakhand
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Answer: B
Q1162009 · 30 Aug 2009
Which one of the following statements about 'Trusteeship' is not correct?
1. A.'Trusteeship' provides a means of transforming the capitalist order of society into an egalitarian one
2. B.It is based on the faith that human nature is never beyond redemption
3. C.It does not recognize any right of private ownership of property, except so far as it may be permitted by society for its own welfare
4. D.It excludes legislative regulation of the ownership and use of wealth
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Answer: D
Q1192009 · 30 Aug 2009
The highest body that approves Five-Year Plans in India is
1. A.Planning Commission
2. B.National Development Council
3. C.Interstate Council
4. D.Union Cabinet
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Answer: B
Q1212009 · 30 Aug 2009
Which one of the following theories of Communism is not a doctrine of Karl Marx?
1. A.Dialectical Materialism
2. B.Historical Materialism
3. C.Class Struggle
4. D.Theory of New Democracy
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Answer: D
Q1222009 · 30 Aug 2009
Consider the following statements : 1. Report of the Administrative Reforms Commission, headed by late Morarji Desai, recommended the establishment of Lokpal and Lokayukta institutions. 2. Lokpal is the highest institution in India to investigate corruption at higher places in Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: A
Q1262009 · 30 Aug 2009
Which one of the following was the official language of Gupta period?
1. A.Pali
2. B.Magadhi
3. C.Prakrit
4. D.Sanskrit
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Answer: D
Q1322009 · 30 Aug 2009
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : $A. B. C. D. List-I (Industry) Petrochemicals Aluminium Electronics Heavy Engineering 1. 2. 3. 4. List-II (Location) Ranchi Hyderabad Vadodara Koraput$ $Code :$ A B C D
1. A.3 4 2 1
2. B.1 2 4 3
3. C.3 2 4 1
4. D.1 4 2 3
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Answer: A
Q1352009 · 30 Aug 2009
Consider the following statements : 1. The difference between the moisture-holding capacity of air and its actual humidity is called saturation deficit. 2. The temperature to which air has to be cooled in order to reach saturation is called dew point. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C
Q1362009 · 30 Aug 2009
What is the reason for India being a major producer of different varieties of fruits and vegetables?
1. A.Its large population size
2. B.Its large land area
3. C.Variation in its agro-climatic conditions
4. D.Diversity in socio-cultural phenomenon
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Answer: C
Q1392009 · 30 Aug 2009
Consider the following statements related to stratification of atmospheric layers : 1. All storms and cloudiness are restricted to stratosphere. 2. Cirrus clouds are formed on the top layers of troposphere. 3. Stratosphere is also an 'isoclinal layer'. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.1 and 3 only
3. C.2 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: Dropped in the final answer key (full marks to everyone)
Q1402009 · 30 Aug 2009
What is the process that tends to build up the land surface by deposition of solid material in its lower areas, known as?
1. A.Abrasion
2. B.Agglomeration
3. C.Aggradation
4. D.Attrition
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Answer: C
Q1452009 · 30 Aug 2009
Consider the following statements : 1. International Date Line is drawn zigzag to avoid landmass. 2. International Date Line is 180° W as well as 180° E of Greenwich. 3. A ship sailing westward from Greenwich when crossing International Date Line would put back the date by a day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.1 and 3 only
3. C.1, 2 and 3
4. D.3 only
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Answer: A
Q1472009 · 30 Aug 2009
Which one of the following African countries is not land-locked?
1. A.Benin
2. B.Chad
3. C.Lesotho
4. D.Mali
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Answer: A
Q1482009 · 30 Aug 2009
The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through
1. A.Orissa
2. B.Tripura
3. C.Chhattisgarh
4. D.Rajasthan
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Answer: A
Q1082009 · 19 Apr 2009
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Person) List II (Industrial Unit) A. Indira Nooyi B. Mukesh Ambani C. Sunil Mittal D. Azim Premji 1. Airtel 2. Wipro 3. Pepsi 4. Reliance Code : A B C D
1. A.3 1 4 2
2. B.2 1 4 3
3. C.2 4 1 3
4. D.3 4 1 2
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Answer: D
Q1092009 · 19 Apr 2009
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Institute) List II (Location) A. National Institute of Immunology B. National Centre for Cell Science C. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics D. National Brain Research Centre 1. Pune 2. Manesar 3. Hyderabad 4. New Delhi Code : A B C D
1. A.2 3 1 4
2. B.4 1 3 2
3. C.4 3 1 2
4. D.2 1 3 4
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Answer: B
Q1102009 · 19 Apr 2009
Who among the following is the winner of the Wimbledon Men's Singles title 2008 ?
1. A.Roger Federer
2. B.Rafael Nadal
3. C.Novak Djokovic
4. D.Andy Roddick
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Answer: B
Q1122009 · 19 Apr 2009
Consider the following statements : 1. Different plant species grow together. 2. Light cannot penetrate into the lower strata full of undergrowth. Which of the following types of vegetation is characterized by the above ?
1. A.Equatorial moist evergreen
2. B.Tropical deciduous
3. C.Mediterranean
4. D.Warm temperate broad leaved deciduous
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Answer: A
Q1152009 · 19 Apr 2009
In which one among the following states is the percentage of Scheduled Tribes population to its total population highest ?
1. A.Chhattisgarh
2. B.Madhya Pradesh
3. C.Mizoram
4. D.Rajasthan
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Answer: C
Q1162009 · 19 Apr 2009
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Peak) List II (State) A. Dodabetta B. Guru Shikhar C. Kalsubai D. Dhupgarh 1. Maharashtra 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Rajasthan Code : A B C D
1. A.3 1 4 2
2. B.2 1 4 3
3. C.3 4 1 2
4. D.2 4 1 3
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Answer: C
Q1172009 · 19 Apr 2009
The mass of water vapour per unit volume of air is known as
1. A.Relative humidity
2. B.Specific humidity
3. C.Absolute humidity
4. D.Variable humidity
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Answer: C
Q1182009 · 19 Apr 2009
What is the term used to denote the critical temperature at which the air becomes saturated with vapour and below which the condensation is likely to begin ?
1. A.Condensation point
2. B.Evaporation point
3. C.Dew point
4. D.Point of critical temperature
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Answer: C
Q1212009 · 19 Apr 2009
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Himalayan Peaks) List II (States) A. Nanga Parbat B. Nanda Devi C. Kanchanjunga 1. Jammu & Kashmir 2. Sikkim 3. Uttarakhand Code : A B C
1. A.1 2 3
2. B.1 3 2
3. C.2 3 1
4. D.3 1 2
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Answer: B
Q1242009 · 19 Apr 2009
Which one of the following is the international aircraft identification mark (registration prefix) for India ?
1. A.AT
2. B.VT
3. C.IX
4. D.VX
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Answer: B
Q1282009 · 19 Apr 2009
Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
1. A.Prime Meridian : $0^{\circ}$
2. B.International Date Line : $18 0^{\circ}$
3. C.Arctic Circle : $66 \frac{1}{2}^{\circ} N$
4. D.Tropic of Cancer : $23 \frac{1}{2}^{\circ} S$
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Answer: D