1. Master Chief Petty Officer is a rank in the
2. Which of the statements given below about the Mughal rule in India is false?
3. Which among the following is/are correct statement about Malawi?
Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland.
It has a presidential system with unitary form of government.
Malawi's economy is highly dependent on agriculture and majority of the population is rural.
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4. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Early Buddhist literature is generally composed of the canonical text.
The Buddhist schools classify their canonical literature as only the Pitakas.
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5. Which of the following is not correct regarding the 2014 FIFA Football World Cup?
6. Operation Kachhapa is an NGO initiative for the conservation of
7. Which of the following is/are basically meant to be deployed in the northern borders of India for monitoring the borders and also to stop smuggling and illegal immigration?
Assam Rifles
Border Security Force
Indo Tibet Border Police
National Security Guards
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8. MONEX is associated with:
10. Which of the following parts are found in both plant and animal cells?
11. Consider the following statements relating to the World Trade Organization (WTO):
The WTO deals with the global rules of trade between nations.
The goal of the WTO is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.
The WTO, which is a successor body of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, came into being following the Uruguay Round of Negotiations.
The WTO distances itself in framing of rules on trade in intellectual property rights.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
12. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
| List–I (Animal) | List–II (Phyla) |
|---|
| A. Ascaris | 3. Nematoda |
| B. Malarial parasite | 4. Protozoa |
| C. Housefly | 2. Arthropoda |
| D. Cow | 1. Mammalia |
13. Which of the following statements about India-Sri Lanka relations is/are correct?
India and Sri Lanka have a Free Trade Agreement.
India has emerged as the highest exporter to Sri Lanka as on May 2014.
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14. Baiji oil refinery is located at
15. Which of the following is/are departments in the Ministry of Defence?
Department of Defence
Department of Defence Research and Development
Department of Defence Production
Department of Defence Finance
16. Which of the following was the theme of World Environment Day 2014?
17. Arrange the following tiger reserves of India from North to South:
Indravati
Dudhwa
Bandipur
Similipal
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18. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the
| List–I (Phenomenon) | List–II (Date) |
|---|
| A. Summer solstice | 1. 21st June |
| B. Winter solstice | 2. 22nd December |
| C. Vernal Equinox | 3. 23rd September |
| D. Autumnal Equinox | 4. 21st March |
19. Tungsten is used for the construction of filament in electric bulbs because of its:
20. Union Government in June 2014 granted Navaratna status to:
Engineers India Ltd
Coal India Ltd
India Trade Promotion Organization
National Buildings Construction Corporation
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21. Carbon or graphite rods are used in atomic reactors as moderators for sustained nuclear chain reaction through the nuclear fission process. In this process:
22. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Coronary artery supplies blood to heart muscles.
Pulmonary vein supplies blood to lungs.
Hepatic artery supplies blood to kidneys.
Renal vein supplies blood to kidneys.
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23. The Patola weave was traditionally done in
24. World Bank’s 2014 report "More Power to India" recommended:
Ensure regulatory autonomy, effectiveness, and accountability.
Insulate utilities from State Government interference.
Scrap the Electricity Act 2003.
Which is/are correct?
25. Consider the following statements relating to the World Bank:
The World Bank was established in 1946, which is headquartered in New York.
The World Bank Group has set for itself the goal to end extreme poverty from the world by 2030.
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. It is not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development.
The World Bank Group comprises five institutions managed by their member countries in order to promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40% for every country.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
26. Consider the following statements about the world's first Modern Slavery Bill, published in June 2014 by the British House of Commons:
This is the first of its kind bill in Europe which specifically addresses slavery and trafficking in the 21st century.
The Bill fixes the maximum sentence available for the most serious offenders up to 14 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
27. Consider the following statements about SAARC:
The SAARC Secretariat is located at Kathmandu.
The Secretariat is headed by the Secretary General, who is appointed by the Council of Ministers from Member States in alphabetical order for a three year term.
The Secretary General is assisted by eight Directors on deputation from the Member States.
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28. Consider the following statements about SAARC:
The SAARC Secretariat is located at Kathmandu.
The Secretariat is headed by the Secretary General, who is appointed by the Council of Ministers from Member States in alphabetical order for a three year term.
The Secretary General is assisted by eight Directors on deputation from the Member States.
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29. Collision-Coalescence process of precipitation is applicable to:
30. When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water, the solution turns milky, but on prolonged passage, the solution turns clear. This is because:
31. The value of all final goods and services produced by the normal residents of a country and their property, whether operating within the domestic territory or outside in a year, is termed as:
32. Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?
33. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
In June 2014, the World Heritage Committee inscribed the Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA) on the World Heritage List based on UNESCO guidelines.
The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is located in Sikkim.
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34. Arrange the following states of India on the basis of conferring statehood (starting from the earliest):
Arunachal Pradesh
Nagaland
Sikkim
Meghalaya
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35. Which one of the following types of pesticides is convenient to control stored grain pests?
36. Consider the following statements relating to the Non-Alignment Movement:
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was created and founded during the collapse of the colonial system and the independence struggles of the peoples of Africa, Asia, Latin America and other regions of the world and at the height of the Cold War.
The First Summit of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries was convened by the leaders of India, Indonesia, Egypt, Syria and Yugoslavia at Belgrade on September 1–6, 1961.
During the early days of the Movement, its actions were a key factor in the decolonization process, which led later to the attainment of freedom by many countries and to the founding of several new sovereign States.
The fundamental principle of the movement is to maintain equal distance from both the superpowers by joining the military alliances of both the blocs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
37. Consider the following statements about 'Project Mausam':
The Project was launched in June 2014 by the Ministry of External Affairs.
At the macro level, the project aims to reconnect and re-establish communications between countries of the Indian Ocean world, leading to an enhanced understanding of cultural values; at the micro level, it focuses on understanding national cultures in their regional maritime milieu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
38. Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large-scale motions of Earth's lithosphere. Which one among the following statements is not correct?
39. Consider the following statements on SAFTA:
SAFTA is a trade liberalisation programme among the South-Eastern countries of Asia.
According to SAFTA, the Ministerial Council shall meet at least once every year or more often as and when considered necessary by the Contracting States.
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40. Which one among the following is not a Command of the Indian Army?
41. Which of the following is/are the potential threat to safety of large dams?
Urbanisation near dam sites
Flash floods in catchment area
Seismic activities in surrounding area
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42. Which of the four linguistic regions in South India remained unaffected by the Non-Cooperation Movement (1921-22)?
43. Which of the following statements about International Monetary Fund (IMF) are correct?
The IMF is a United Nations specialized agency.
The IMF was founded at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944 to secure international monetary cooperation.
The objective of the IMF is to stabilize currency exchange rates, and to expand international liquidity (access to hard currencies).
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44. Arrange the following features formed by rivers in its course starting from upstream:
Meanders
Falls
Delta
Oxbow Lake
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45. Consider the following statements about State Election Commission:
The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
The Commission can also prepare electoral rolls for Panchayat elections.
The Commissioner cannot be removed before tenure completion.
Which are correct?
46. Which of the following is not the recommendation of the Arvind Mayaram Committee on Rationalizing the FDI/FPI definition (June 2014)?
47. In May 2014, an agreement for credit of US $24 million (equivalent) from World Bank for additional financing for Uttarakhand Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project was signed. The objective/objectives of the agreement was/were:
To improve the effectiveness of rural water supply and sanitation (RWSS) services through decentralization.
To restore services of damaged schemes in the disaster affected areas in the State of Uttarakhand.
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48. A market in which there are large numbers of sellers of a particular product, but each seller sells somewhat differentiated but close products is termed as:
49. Stepwell Rani-ki-Vav was approved as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO recently. It is located at
50. Which of the statements given below are correct?
A person having blood group 'A' can donate blood to persons having blood group 'A' and blood group 'AB'.
A person having blood group 'AB' can donate blood to persons having blood groups 'A', 'B', 'AB' or 'O'.
A person with blood group 'O' can donate blood to persons having any blood group.
A person with blood group 'O' can receive blood from the person of any of the blood groups.
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51. Which of the following is not correct about Baking Soda?
52. Consider the following statements on SAFTA:
SAFTA is a trade liberalisation programme among the South-Eastern countries of Asia.
According to SAFTA, the ministerial Council shall meet at least once every year or more often as and when considered necessary by the Contracting States.
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53. Match List–I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List–I (Training institute) | List–II (Location) |
|---|
| A. National Academy of Direct Taxes | 1. Hyderabad |
| B. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy | 2. Nagpur |
| C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy | 3. Dehradun |
| D. Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy | 4. Ghaziabad |
54. Which among the following about the Rangarajan Panel Report on poverty estimation (submitted in July, 2014) is/are correct?
The report states that three out of ten people in India are poor.
The report endorsed the Tendulkar committee suggestion on determining poverty line in India.
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55. Which of the following statements relating to Indian agriculture is/are correct?
India has the world's largest cropped area.
Cropping pattern is dominated by cereal crop.
The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small for several agricultural operations.
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56. Consider the following statements about GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation) system:
It offers free enhanced satellite navigation signals over India, ten times more precise than GPS.
It was developed jointly by ISRO and NASA.
Which is/are correct?
57. Which of the following statements about the Indian Judiciary is not correct?
58. The main constituent of Gobar gas is
59. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
| List–I (Founder/First Director) | List–II (Premier Research Institute) |
|---|
| A. Vikram Sarabhai | 1. Indian Statistical Institute |
| B. Homi J Bhabha | 2. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research |
| C. C. N. R. Rao | 3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research |
| D. P. C. Mahalanobis | 4. Physical Research Laboratory |
60. Andaman and Nicobar Command is
61. An oscilloscope is an instrument which allows us to see waves produced by:
62. The Patola weave was traditionally done in
63. The upper and lower portions in a common type of bi-focal lenses are respectively:
64. Which one among the following is the correct pathway for the elimination of urine?
65. Which one among the following is the generic name of the causal organism of Elephantiasis?
66. The technique of inducing rain from clouds is called
67. Which of the following is a good lubricant?
68. Which of the following statements are correct?
When marginal revenue is positive, total revenue increases with increase in output.
When marginal revenue is zero, total revenue is maximum.
When marginal revenue becomes negative, total revenue falls with increase in output.
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69. For a harmonic oscillator, the graph between momentum 'p' and displacement 'q' would come out as
70. In May 2014, an agreement for credit of US $24 million (equivalent) from World Bank for additional financing for Uttarakhand Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project was signed. The objective/objectives of the agreement was/were:
To improve the effectiveness of rural water supply and sanitation (RWSS) services through decentralization.
To restore services of damaged schemes in the disaster affected areas in the State of Uttarakhand.
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71. Which one of the following would have happened if the Himalayas did not exist?
72. The way total output changes due to change in all inputs in the same proportion is known as law of
73. Which one among the following statements is not correct?
74. The form of carbon known as graphite:
75. Which of the following statements about the penetration of English into Bengal is/are correct?
Job Charnock arrived in Sutanati in August 1690 and laid the foundation of Calcutta which later became the heart of the British Indian Empire.
The French East India Company built a fort near the Fort William in Calcutta.
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76. Chromium oxide in paints makes the colour of paint:
77. Consider the following statements on Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectorial Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC):
BIMSTEC has seven members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
BIMSTEC provides a link between South Asia and South East Asia by way of economic cooperation and linkages in identified areas of cooperation.
BIMSTEC was rechristened as BIMSTEC in the year 2014.
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78. The Ghadar party, formed in the USA, was determined to start a revolt in India. Which among the following provinces did the party choose to begin its armed revolt?
79. Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?
80. Which among the following is/are correct statement about Malawi?
Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland.
It has presidential system with unitary form of government.
Malawi's economy is highly dependent on agriculture and majority of the population is rural.
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81. Which of the following statements is/are true?
If increase in demand and supply are of equal magnitude, the price will remain unchanged, but the equilibrium quantity will increase.
If increase in demand is of greater magnitude than increase in supply, both equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity will increase.
If increase in supply is of greater magnitude than increase in demand, equilibrium price will fall but equilibrium quantity will increase.
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82. Which of the following theories form the basis of international trade?
Absolute cost difference
Comparative cost difference
Opportunity cost
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83. Consider the following statements about FIFA:
It is an association governed by Swiss law, founded in 1904 and based in Zurich.
FIFA has been engaging with its stakeholders and other institutions to find sensible ways of addressing environmental impacts linked to its activities.
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84. Consider the following statements about Star Alliance Network:
Established in 1997, it is the leading global airline network with the highest number of member airlines, daily flights, destinations, and countries served.
Air India has recently joined the Star Alliance in a bid to garner more revenue.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
85. 'Project Seabird' is connected with
86. Consider the following statements about FIFA:
It is an association governed by Swiss law, founded in 1904 and based in Zurich.
FIFA has been engaging with its stakeholders and other institutions to find sensible ways of addressing environmental impacts linked to its activities.
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87. The distribution of electrons into different orbits of an atom, as suggested by Bohr, is:
88. Which of the following statements about Marrakesh Treaty is/are correct?
The main goal is to create mandatory limitations and exceptions for the benefit of the blind and visually impaired.
India has ratified the treaty.
The treaty came into force from July 2014.
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89. Novak Djokovic, who won the Men's Wimbledon Tennis Open Tournament 2014, is from
90. National product at factor cost is equal to:
91. Bagasse, a by-product of sugar manufacturing industry, is used for the production of:
92. In the phenomenon of dispersion of light, the light wave of shortest wavelength is:
93. Manipur clinched the 20th Senior National Women's Football Championships title 2014 by defeating
94. The ruins of the Vijayanagara at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by
95. Match List–I with List–II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List–I (Training Institute) | List–II (Location)
A. National Academy of Direct Taxes | 2. Nagpur
B. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy | 4. Ghaziabad
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy | 1. Hyderabad
D. Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy | 3. Dehradun
96. Which one among the following cattle breed produces highest amount of milk?
97. 'Garuda-V', concluded recently, is a joint exercise between the Air Forces of India and —
98. Which one among the following is an example of chemical change?
99. Which of the following are the most important reasons for flood becoming a destructive natural hazard in the Ganga-Brahmaputra valley?
Due to population pressure, more people are living in flood-prone areas.
Increased frequency and magnitude of landslides and soil erosion in the upper catchments.
Increase in the amount and intensity of rainfall in the north-western part of India.
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100. Under the forceful thrust of British rule, a rapid transformation of the Indian economy took place. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Indian economy was transformed into a colonial economy in the 19th century whose structure was determined by Britain's fast developing industrial economy.
The influx of cheap Indian products into England gave a great blow to English textile industries.
The 19th century saw the collapse of the traditional Indian village economy and fresh economic alignment along commercial lines.
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