Most Repetitive GK BB
Most Repetitive GK BB
Most Repetitive GK BB
35 Who was the first ruler of Gupta dynasty to adopt the 55 Buddha gave his first sermon “Dhammachakkapavat-
grand title of Maharaj-adhiraja? tan” at the Deer Park in?
:- Chandragupta I [#R-9, TCS] :- Sarnath [#R-8, TCS]
36 The Chinese traveller, Hiuen Tsang, hailed as the 56 Who was popularly known as Masterda, who led the
prince of pilgrims, visited India during the reign of Chittagong Armory raid in April 1930 in British India?
king . :- Harshavardhana [#R-9, TCS] :- Surya Sen [#R-8, TCS]
37 a Moroccan traveller who is known for his ex- 57 Who became the first Governor General of Bengal in
tensive travels, came to India during the regime of Mu- 1773? :- Warren Hastings [#R-8, TCS|
hammad bin Tughlaq in the 14th century. 58 The Third Battle of Panipat between the Marathas and
:- Ibn Battuta [#R-9, TCS] Ahmad Shah Durrani , the ruler of Afghanistan was
38 The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought between the fought in the year: :- 1761 [#R-7, TCS]
forces under the command of the British East India 59 In which year did Alfonso de Albuquerque (Portuguese)
Company led by Hector Munro, and the combined ar- capture Goa, with the help of some locals?
mies of_ . :- 1510 [#R-7, TCS]
:- Mir Qasim, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam & Shuja- 60 In which year were the Arms Act and Vernacular Press
ud-daulah of Awadh [#R-9, TCS] Act passed? - 1878 [#R-7, TCS]
39 Who became the Nawab of Bengal in 1756 after the 61 The ‘Surat Split’ took place in the session of the Indian
death of Alivardi Khan? National Congress in the year .
:- Siraj Ud Daulah [#R-9, TCS] +- 1907 [#R-7, TCS]
40 Who founded the Asiatic Society in 1784 in Calcutta? 62 Who was the first Women President of Indian National
:- William Jones [#R-9, TCS] Congress? :- Annie Besant [#R-7]
41 When did Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt throw 63 Who was the founder-editor of the famous newspaper
the bombs inside the Central Assembly in Delhi? ‘Kesari’ during the National Struggle?
:- 08th Apr 1929 [#R-8, TCS] :- Bal Gangadhar Tilak [#R-7, TCS]
42 The invasion of Delhi by Timur Lang in AD 64 The Gol Gumbad (Gumbaz) of is the mausoleum
marked the end of the Tughlaq empire. of Muhammad Adil Shah.
:- 1398 AD [#R-8, TCS] :- Bijapur (Karnataka) [#R-7, TCS]
43 In which year did the battle of Khanua (Khanwa) take 65 Who founded the Swaraj Party in 1923 along with Mo-
place between Babar and the Rajput forces led by tilal Nehru?
Rana Sanga? :- 1527 [#R-8, TCS] Chittaranjan Das (President) [#R-7, TCS]
44 In which year did Congress and Muslim League signed 66 Gandhi-Irwin Pact, signed on 5th March 1931 is asso-
the Lucknow pact? :- 1916 [#R-8, TCS] ciated with
45 Which Mauryan rulers fought the Kalinga War in 261 :- Civil Disobedience Movement [#R-7, TCS]
BC? :- Ashoka [#R-8, TCS] 67 Which leader of India’s freedom movement was called
46 Who established the Mughal Empire in India in the ‘Grand Old Man of India™
15267 :- Babar [#R-8, TCS] :- Dada Bhai Naoroji [#R-7, TCS|
47 In 1526, defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat and 68 Who was the founder of the ‘Servants of India Society’
captured Delhi and Agra. :- Babur [#R-8, TCS] in 1905? :- Gopal Krishna Gokhale [#R-7, TCS]
48 Who was the first Indian to be selected to the Brit- 69 In August 1858, the British parliament passed an act
ish Parliament ‘House of Commons’ on a Liberal Party that set an end to the rule of the company, and trans-
ticket? :- Dada Bhai Naoroji [#R-8, TCS] ferred rule into the hands of the British Monarch It
49 In south, who was the founder of the dynasty called was called .
Rashtrakuta dynasty? :- Government of India Act, 1858 [#R-7, TCS]
:- Dantidurga [#R-8, TCS] 70 King Kanishka was a famous ruler of which Indian dy-
50 ‘Who founded the ‘All India Depressed Classes Associ- nasty? :- Kushan [#R-7, TCS]
ation’ in 1930? :- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar [#R-8, TCS] 71 Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple
51 Which Governor General was called as the ‘Father of in 1026 AD? :- Mahmud of Ghazni [#R-7, TCS]
Local Self- Government’ in India? 72 Who wrote the grammatical work Ashtadhyayi (first
:- Lord Ripon [#R-8, TCS| grammar book of Sanskrit language) ?
52 Who defeated whom in the First Battle of Tarain (AD :- Panini [#R-7, TCS]
1191) ? 73 The first major nation wide Satyagraha launched by
:- Prithviraj Chauhan (Chahamana ruler) defeated Mahatma Gandhi, in 1919 was against:
Mohammad Ghauri [#R-8, TCS] :- Rowlatt Act [#R-7, TCS]
53 The famous Kailasa temple cut out of the solid rock at 74 Who gave the British Indian government enormous
Ellora was built under the patronage of the: powers to repress political activities, and allowed the
:- Rashtrakuta King Krishan-I [#R-8] detention of political prisoners without trial for two
54 The movement of the local farmers of Bardoli in Gu- years? :- Rowlatt Act of 1919 [#R-7, TCS]
jarat (Bardoli Satyagraha) against the British in 1928 75 Which organisation was founded by Surendranath Ba-
was led by . nerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876?
:- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel [#R-8, TCS] :- The Indian Association [#R-7, TCS]
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76 The first English Factory in Bengal set up on the banks 97 was the first and only Muslim woman to ever sit
of river “Hugli” in :- 1651 [#R-6, TCS| on the throne of Delhi.
77 In which year did Shah Alam grant the Diwani of Ben- :- Razia Begum [#R-6, TCS]
gal province, i.e. the responsibility of collecting reve- 98 Gautamiputra Satakarni was the greatest ruler of the
nue, to the East India Company? Empire in the 2nd century CE.
:- 1765 [#R-6, TCS] :- Satavahana [#R-6, TCS]
78 In which year did Debendranath Tagore establish the 99 The Tripartite Struggle, also known as the Kannauj
Tattvabodhini Sabha? :- 1839 [#R-6, TCS] Triangle Wars, took place in the 8th and 9th centuries,
79 In which year was the Chicago (USA) Conference of between which of these three great Indian dynasties?
World Religions held that included Swami Vivekanan- :- The Palas, The Pratiharas and The Rashtrakutas
da’s talk on religion as one of its highlights? [#R-6, TCS]
:- 1893 [#R-6, TCS] 100 Which is the sacred/religious book of the Buddhists?
80 Indian Council Act of , also called Morley-Min- :- Tripitaka [#R-6]
to Reforms, series of reform measures enacted in the
British Parliament :- 1909 [#R-6, TCS]
81 The Great Stupa of Sanchi was built during the reign
of which king? :- Ashoka [#R-6, TCS]
82 Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under a
peepal tree at .
:- Bodh gaya [#R-6, TCS]
83 The rulers of which dynasty built the Khajuraho tem-
ples between 950 to 1050 A.D in the central India?
:- Chandela Dynasty [#R-6, TCS]
84 was one of the founders of the Hindustan So-
cialist Republican Association, established in 1928, in
Delhi. :- Chandra Shekhar Azad [#R-6, TCS]
85 Megasthenes, a Greek historian and diplomat came
to India as an ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator. In
which Mauryan emperor’s court did he come?
:- Chandragupta Maurya [#R-6, TCS]
86 Shershah Suri defeated Humayun and captured Gaur
in the battle of .
:- Chausa (26 June 1539 A.D.) [#R-6, TCS]
87 Rajaraja I, who assumed power in 985 CE and was
known as one of the most powerful kings in South In-
dia, belonged to the dynasty.
:- Chola [#R-6, TCS]
88 Mohammed Bin Tuglaq transferred his capital from:
:- Delhi to Devagiri (Daulatabad) [#R-6, TCS]
89 The school of Indian art developed during the Kushan Pe-
riod, which is also known as the Greek-Roman-Buddhist
art is the____school. :- Gandhara Art [#R-6]
90 What was the capital of Pallava Dynasty?
:- Kanchipuram [#R-6, TCS]
91 Nalanda University was established by in the
5th century. :- Kumaragupta [#R-6, TCS]
92 The last Governor-General of the East India Company,
and the first Viceroy under the crown was .
:- Lord Canning [#R-6]
93 Indian Universities Act, 1904 was passed during the
governorship of
:- Lord Curzon [#R-6]
94 In which site of Indus Valley Civilisation was ‘The
Great Bath’ found?
:- Mohenjo-Daro [#R-6, TCS]
95 Which Rajput ruler defeated Muhammad Ghori in the
First Battle of Tarain in 1191 AD?
:- Prithviraj Chauhan [#R-6, TCS]
96 Who was the founder of the Shunga Dynasty (185 BC
-73BC)? :- Pushyamitra [#R-6, TCS]
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37 Madhubani folk painting art is the traditional art of 59 Who is known as the ‘Father of Modern Dance in In-
which state? :- Bihar [#R-7, TCS| dia’? :- Uday Shankar [#R-5, TCS]
38 Bihu is a folk dance of which state? 60 “Bathukamma” is a colourful floral festival of
:- Assam [#R-7, TCS] celebrated by womenfolk with exotic flowers of the re-
39 Which famous Indian dancer was the title of “Asthana gion. :- Telangana [#R-5, TCS]
Narthaki (Resident Dancer)” by the Tirumala Tirupathi 61 With which state is Jallikattu, the traditional bull-tam-
Devasthanam temple, India? ing sport, associated? :- Tamil Nadu [#R-5, TCS]
:- Yamini Krishnamurthy [#R-6, TCS] 62 Pandit Kishan Maharaj of Benaras Gharana was a
40 Which festival fall on the first day of the Malayali player. :- tabla [#R-5, TCS]
month of Medam, which occurs on either April 14 or 63 “Losoong” festival, celebrated by the tribal community in
15 on the Gregorian calendar? , is usually the time when the farmers rejoice and
+- Vishu [#R-6, TCS] celebrate their harvest. :- Sikkim [#R-5, TCS]
41 The Chhath Puja of Bihar is dedicated to which deity? 64 Which festival is celebrated in Jharkhand during the
:- Surya Dev [#R-6, TCS| spring season in the worship of the village deity who
42 Ustad Asad Ali Khan played which instrument? is considered to be the protector of the tribes and the
:- Rudra Veena [#R-6, TCS] Saal trees get new flowers on their branches?
43 Alarmel Valli is an Indian classical dancer and chore- :- Sarhul [#R-5, TCS]
ographer and a foremost exponent of the dance 65 Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, who is a recipient of Pad-
form of Bharatanatyam. ma Vibhushan, is associated with which musical in-
:- Pandanallur style [#R-6, TCS] struments?
44 The ‘Hornbill Festival’ is a celebration held every year :- Santoor (Stringed Musical instrument) [#R-5, TCS]
from 1 to 10 December in . 66 Pandit Bhajan Sopori, who died in the year 2022, was
:- Nagaland [#R-6, TCS] a famous player of which musical instrument?
45 Which form of art is celebrated at the Mando festival of :- Santoor [#R-5, TCS]
Goa? :- Music [#R-6, TCS] 67 Gangaur is an Indian festival majorly celebrated in
46 Which famous Indian dancer was the founder and :- Rajasthan [#R-5, TCS]
director of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts 68 Totaram Sharma, Pandit Ayodhya Prasad, Gopal Das
in Ahmedabad that trains students in dance, dra- and Babu Ram Shanker Pagaldas are noted players of
ma, music and puppetry and received Padma Shri in Which instrument? :- Pakhawaj [#R-5, TCS]
1965? :- Mrinalini Sarabhai [#R-6, TCS] 69 Mabhari Dance and Gotipua Dance belong to which
47 The world famous dancer Gulabo Sapera is known for state? :- Odisha [#R-5, TCS]
which dance form? :- Kalbelia [#R-6, TCS] 70 Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and
48 “Hawa Mahal” built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh most popular art forms of ____.
is situated in which city? :- Jaipur [#R-6, TCS] :- Odisha [#R-5, TCS]
49 Which is the state dance of Rajasthan? 71 The Moatsu Festival is a time of great rejoicing as the
:- Ghoomar [#R-6, TCS] planting season comes to an end. It is celebrated by
50 Which are the two popular folk dances of Gujarat per- the Ao tribes of
formed during Navratri? :- Nagaland (Ao people) [#R-5, TCS]
:- Garba and Dandiya [#R-6, TCS] 72 KV Prasad, SV Rajarao, Umalayapuram Sivaraman,
51 On which day of the Hindu calendar is the festival of Palghat Mani Iyer, Karaikudi R Mani and Palghat Ra-
Holi celebrated? :- Falgun Poornima [#R-6, TCS] ghu are noted players of Which instrument?
52 Jhijhiya dance originated in the Indian state of :- Mridangam [#R-5, TCS]
:- Bihar [#R-6, TCS] 73 Kalamandalam kalyanikutty Amma is known to create
53 “Sattriya Nritya” recognised as a classical dance form the formal structure and ornamentation of the
of India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi only in 2000, dance form. :- Mohiniyattam [#R-5, TCS]
originated from :- Assam [#R-6, TCS] 74 Jagoi and Cholom are the two main divisions in which
54 The Kuchipudi form of dance is associated with which classical dance form? :- Manipuri [#R-5, TCS]
Indian state? :- Andhra Pradesh [#R-6, TCS] 75 Jhaveri sisters- Nayana, Suvarna, Ranjana, Devja-
55 Indian first talkie film produced in 1931 was ni Chaliha and Darshana are mainly associated with
:- Alam Ara [#R-6, TCS] which dance form? :- Manipuri [#R-5, TCS]
56 Which festival is celebrated in Manipur to celebrate 76 Warli painting is a style of tribal art created by the
the onset of spring? :- Yaoshang [#R-5, TCS] people of the Warli Tribe of ____.
57 Dhamek stupa is one of the most prominent Buddhist :- Maharashtra [#R-5, TCS]
structures in India. It is situated in the district 77 The world famous Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Ma-
of Uttar Pradesh. :- Varanasi (U.P) [#R-5, TCS] haraj was the face of the Kalka-Bindadin gharana of
58 ‘Which Hindustani classical musician blended the best :- Lucknow gharana [#R-5, TCS]
of classical music and created a unique style of music 78 A b]OplC on legendry Sllara Devi has been announced
of his own who was often touted as the Tansen of 20th on her 101st birth anniversary by producer Raj C
century? Anand, Sitara Devi was a recognized. dancer.
:- Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan [#R-5, TCS] :- Kathak [#R-5, TCS]
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79 Padma Bhushan Kumudini Lakhia is a dancer. 100 The festival is celebrated by the Ahom people of
:- Kathak [#R-5, TCS] Assam on 31st January every year in memory of the
80 With which state/union territory is the Dumhal folk departed. :- Me-Dam-Me-Phi [#R-4, TCS]
dance associated?
:- Jammu and Kashmir [#R-5, TCS]
81 Nati is a folk dance of which Indian state?
:- Himachal Pradesh [#R-5, TCS]
82 Kumbh Mela takes place every third year at one of four
places by rotation. Name of these places?
:- Haridwar, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Nashik and
Ujjain. [#R-5, TCS]
83 Garba is the famous folk dance form from state.
The dance is performed during Navratri celebrations to
honour the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
:- Gujarat [#R-5, TCS]
84 Which is the 14th Intangible Cultural Heritage from
India to be listed in UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cul-
tural Heritage of Humanity?
:- Durga puja [#R-5, TCS]
85 Panthi dance form is associated with state of
India. :- Chhattisgarh [#R-5, TCS]
86 Raut Nacha, Panthi and Soowa are famous dance styles
of which state? :- Chhattisgarh [#R-5, TCS]
87 Which dance form traces its lineage to the ancient
dance of Sadir Attam?
:- Bharatanatyam [#R-5, TCS]
88 is the harvest festival celebrated on the 13th or
14th of April in Punjab every year and it marks the
birth of the Khalsa Panth of the Sikh community.
:- Baisakhi [#R-5, TCS]
89 “Solung” is a festival celebrated by the Adi Tribe of
which state? :- Arunachal Pradesh [#R-5, TCS]
90 Which festival marks the start of the Telugu New
year? - Ugadi [#R-4, TCS]
91 Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship God-
dess Mahakali in which state?
:- Telangana [#R-4, TCS]
92 Shahid Parvez Khan, Budhaditya Mukherjee, Anush-
ka Shankar and Hara Shankar Bhattacharya are well
known players of which instrument?
- Sitar [#R-4, TCS]
93 Shakoor Khan, Pandit Ram Narayan, Ramesh Mishra,
Sultan Khan and Ustad Binda Khan are noted players
of which instrument? :- Sarangi [#R-4, TCS]
94 Which Indian festival is celebrated to pay reverence to
Lord Jagannath? :- Ratha Yatra [#R-4, TCS]
95 Bhavai and Kalbelia as traditional dance forms, owe
their genesis to which Indian state?
:- Rajasthan [#R-4, TCS]
96 Jallikattu practiced in Tamil Nadu is a part of which
festival? :- Pongal [#R-4]
97 The popular style of temple architecture in northern
India is called . :- Nagara [#R-4, TCS]
98 The Paika dance of Jharkhand is usually performed by
the tribe to welcome special respected guests or
during the religious procession (Shobha Yatra).
:- Munda [#R-4, TCS]
99 , a festival of the Galo tribe of Arunachal Pradesh,
is celebrated in April every year.
:- Mopin [#R-4, TCS]
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40 What is the alternative name of black cotton soil found :- 180° longitude [#R-6]
in Maharashtra? :- Regur [#R-6, TCS] 62 The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks by tem-
41 In which state is Sambhar, the largest inland salt wa- perature changes, frost action, plants, animals and
ter lake of India located? human activity is called:
:- Rajasthan [#R-6, TCS] :- Weathering [#R-5, TCS|
42 The temperate grasslands of South America are 63 What are sea waves generated by undersea earth-
called: :- Pampas [#R-6] quakes called? :- Tsunami [#R-5]
43 Which are the two major Rivers which emerge from the 64 The North-South corridor, which is a part of the Gold-
Amarkantak Plateau, but they flow in different direc- en Quadrilateral super highways, links which two cit-
tions? :- Narmada and Son [#R-6, TCS] ies of India from the following?
44 Operation Flood or White revolution is related to 1) Delhi and Chennai
. :- Milk production [#R-6] 2) Leh and Chennai
45 India is the largest producer and exporter of 3) Jammu and Kanyakumari
- Mica [#R-6] 4) Srinagar and Kanyakumari
46 The Keibul Lamjao National Park, which is the only :- Srinagar and Kanyakumari [#R-5, TCS]
floating National Park in India and the world is situat- 65 Which of the following are common sedimentary
ed in which state ? :- Manipur [#R-6, TCS| rocks?
47 The Hirakud Dam is built across the River: 1) Sandstone, bauxite and foliated rocks
:- Mahanadi [#R-6, TCS] 2) Sandstone, limestone, and shale
48 Identify the crop based on the following information. 3) Limestone, bauxite and Non-foliated rocks
It is known as the golden fibre. It grows well on well- 4) Non-foliated rocks, granite and shale
drained fertile soils in the flood plains where soils are :- Sandstone, limestone, and shale [#R-5, TCS]
renewed every year. - Jute [#R-6, TCS] 66 Which are three R’s are regarded as environment
49 If in the west it is Guhar Moti, in the east it is Kibithu, friendly?
in north it is Siachen Glacier, then in south it is: :- Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, . [#R-5, TCS]
:- Indira point (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [#R-6] 67 Which IUCN document lists provides an account of en-
50 Tsunami is NOT caused by: dangered species of flora and fauna?
1) Hurricanes 2) undersea landsides :- Red List (Red Data Book) [#R-5, TCS]
3) volcanic eruptions 4) Earthquakes 68 Which planet is considered as the Dwarf planet and
:- Hurricanes [#R-6, TCS] coldest one? :- Pluto [#R-5, TCS]
51 is an example of intrusive igneous rock. 69 The deepest trench or deepest point of the world ‘The
:- Granite [#R-6] Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
52 Marmagao Port(Natural Port/Seaport) is located in :- Pacific Ocean [#R-5]
. :- Goa [#R-6, TCS] 70 Who is known as the Father of the Green Revolution’
53 The narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere, in the world? :- Norman Borlaug [#R-5, TCS]
hydrosphere and atmosphere where natural vegeta- 71 Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet?
tion and wildlife exist is called the . +- Nilgiri hills [#R-5]
:- Biosphere [#R-6] 72 What Biosphere Reserves was the first to be estab-
54 is a mountain pass in the Pir Panjal range at a lished by the Government of India in 1986?
maximum altitude of 2832 metres that connects the :- Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve [#R-5, TCS]
Kashmir Valley in the Union Territory of Jammu and 73 Which Rivers make an estuary?
Kashmir with the Outer Himalayas and the plains in :- Narmada, Tapti and Periyar [#R-5, TCS]
the south. :- Banihal Pass [#R-6, TCS] 74 Which location receives the most rainfall (wettest
55 In which continent ‘Great Dividing Range’, ‘Great Bar- place) in India? :- Mawsynram [#R-5, TCS]
rier Reef’ (world’s Largest coral reef), ‘Great Victorian 75 As per ‘India Stale of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021’, the
Desert are located? :- Australia [#R-6, TCS] state of ____has the largest area covered under per-
56 Majuli is the largest River island in the Brahmaputra manent forest. :- Madhya Pradesh [#R-5, TCS]
River in which state of India? :- Assam [#R-6] 76 Which is the outer layer/crust of the Earth (on which
57 In which state are Manas National Park and Kaziranga we live) that is made of plates which fit together like a
National Park situated? :- Assam [#R-6, TCS] jigsaw puzzle? :- Lithosphere [#R-5, TCS]
58 Which States shares border with Myanmar? 77 Soil formed by leaching and oxidation (becomes most
:- Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram infertile) is :- Laterite soil [#R-5]
[#R-6, TCS] 78 Name the crop-season in India that opens at the onset
59 What is the groundwater stored at places between the of South-West monsoon in May-June and harvested
layers of hard rock below water table called? around October with major crops like rice and mil-
:- Aquifer [#R-6, TCS] lets. :- Kharif [#R-5]
60 ‘Which longitude determines the Indian Standard Time 79 Where is the Bandipur National Park and Nagarahole
(standard meridian)? National Park located? :- Karnataka [#R-5, TCS]
:- 82.5° E (82°30’E) [#R-6, TCS] 80 Which is the largest bituminous coalfield in India?
61 What is the International Date Line? :- Jharia (Jharkhand) [#R-5, TCS]
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35 What is the minimum age required to become a mem- 56 In India, which kind of emergency can be proclaimed
ber of Rajya Sabha? :- Thirty years [#R-9, TCS] on the grounds of war or external aggression or armed
36 As per the Constitution of India, Supreme Court Judg- rebellion?
es in India retire at the age of :- National Emergency (Article 352) [#R-7, TCS]
65 [#R-8, TCS] 57 Article 12 to Article 35 of Indian Constitution mainly
37 Under which Article of Indian Constitution an emer- deals with Fundamental Rights, given in of Indi-
gency (Presidents Rule) can be declared on the grounds an Constitution. :- Part III [#R-7, TCS]
of failure of constitutional machinery in the States? 58 The Government of India Act, 1935 was based on:
+- Article 356 [#R-8, TCS] :- Simon Commission [#R-7]
38 Which article of the Indian Constitution relates to the 59 Article 32 of the Constitution of India deals with
Attorney General of India?
+- Article 76 [#R-8, TCS] :- the Right to Constitutional Remedies [#R-7, TCS]
39 ‘Who took oath as the 28th Chief Minister of Punjab in 60 India has taken the concept of ‘Judicial Review’ from
March 2022? :- Bhagwant Mann [#R-8, TCS] which country’s constitution? :- U.S.A. [#R-7]
40 How many types of writs can be issued by the Su- 61 Article 1 of the Constitution of India declares India,
preme Court of India for the protection of Fundamen- that is Bharat, shall be a
tal Rights? :- Five [#R-8, TCS] :- Union of States [#R-7, TCS]
41 A writ issued by the Supreme Court compelling a qua- 62 A is a formal document (to protect fundamental
si-judicial/ public authority to perform its mandatory rights) containing an order of the court to the Govern-
duty i :- Mandamus [#R-8] ment issued only by the High Court or the Supreme
42 s an extra-Constitutional body? Court of India. :- Writs [#R-7, TCS]
:- Planning Commission (NITI Aayog) [#R-8, TCS] 63 Which Schedule of Indian Constitution has provisions
43 The Governor of an Indian State is appointed by the relating to disqualification of Member of Parliament on
:- President of India [#R-8, TCS] the ground of defection (Anti-defection law)?
44 In Parhament who takes the final decision on whether :- 10th Schedule [#R-6, TCS]
a Bill is a Money Bill or not? 64 How many Schedules are there in the Constitution of
:- Speaker [#R-8, TCS] India? :- 12 [#R-6, TCS]
45 Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of In- 65 Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with
dia? :- Sukumar Sen [#R-8, TCS] the right to free and compulsory education of all chil-
46 Fundamental Duties of the Indian Constitution are dren in the age group of 6-14 years (Right to Educa-
adopted from which country? tion)? - 21A [#R-6, TCS]
:- USSR (Now Russia) [#R-8, TCS] 66 When did Indian constitution came into effect?
47 In case the President of India wants to resign, he would :- 26th January 1950 [#R-6]
address his resignation to the 67 By which constitutional amendment political defec-
:- Vice President of Indxa [#R-8, TCS] tions were banned?
48 According to the Constitution of India, how many :- 52nd amendment of 1985 [#R-6, TCS]
members from the Anglo-Indian community can be 68 The maximum permissible gap between two sessions
nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President? of the Parliament is: :- 6 months [#R-6]
:- 2 members (as of Jan 2020, now 0 members) 69 Which Constitutional Amendment Act added Part IX-A
[#R-7, TCS] “The Municipalities’ to Indian Constitution?
49 When did the Indian Constituent assembly adopt the :- 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1993
constitution? [#R-6, TCS]
:- 26th November 1949 [#R-7, TCS] 70 Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the
50 What is the minimum age required to be appointed as Annual Financial Statement presented to the Parlia-
the Governor of State? :- 35 years [#R-7, TCS] ment every financial year?
51 Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the :- Article 112 [#R-6, TCS]
definition of the Money Bill? 71 In which article of the Constitution of India, “Equali-
:- Article 110 [#R-7, TCS] ty of opportunity in matters of public employment” is
52 Which Article of the Constitution of India defines that no mentioned? :- Article 16 [#R-6, TCS]
child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work 72 Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes the
in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous concept of ‘titles’ and says “no title (except for military
employment? :- Article 24 [#R-7, TCS] and academic titles) shall be conferred by the State”
53 Which Article of the Constitution of India deal with :- Article 18 [#R-6, TCS]
Right to Freedom of Religion? 73 Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are In-
:- Article 25 to 28 [#R-7, TCS] dian citizens guaranteed the right to Six fundamental
54 Which Article of the Indian constitution provides free- freedoms? :- Article 19 [#R-6, TCS]
dom to manage its own affairs in matters of religion? 74 Which Article of the Constitution of India states the
:- Article 26 [#R-7, TCS] directive principles of state policy on ‘promotion of in-
55 Under which article, President of India can proclaim ternational peace and security’?
financial emergency? :- Article 360 [#R-7, TCS] :- Article 51 [#R-6, TCS]
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75 The concurrent list in the Indian Constitution is adopt- 96 Which States have Legislative Councils or bicameral
ed from the Constitution of . legislature?
:- Australia [#R-6, TCS] :- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bi-
76 In which form of government the final decision making har, Maharashtra, Karnataka. [#R-5, TCS]
power lies with those elected by the people? 97 Which article in the Constitution of India empowers
:- Democratic [#R-6, TCS] the President of India to promulgate ordinances when
77 ‘Who replaced Sachchidananda Sinha as Chairman of the Parliament is in recess?
the Constituent Assembly of India? :- Article 123 [#R-5, TCS|
:- Dr. Rajendra Prasad [#R-6, TCS] 98 Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for
78 The feature of single citizenship in the Indian Consti- an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor
tution and Parliamentary system of Government was General (CAG) of India?
borrowed from the Constitution of . :- Article 148 [#R-5, TCS]
:- England (United Kingdom) [#R-6, TCS] 99 Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with
79 India has a parliamentary form of government which the recognition of the “Right to Education” as a Fun-
is a feature borrowed from the Constitution. damental Right? :- Article 21A [#R-5, TCS]
:- England (United Kingdom) [#R-6, TCS] 100 Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers a
80 Which writs provides a remedy for a person who has High Court to issue writs for the enforcement of the
been unlawfully held/arrest in prison? Fundamental Rights of the citizens?
:- Habeas Corpus [#R-6, TCS] :- Article 226 [#R-5, TCS]
81 Which country has the lengthiest written constitution
in the world? :- India [#R-6, TCS|
82 Which part of the Constitution of India deals with the
Fundamental Duties of citizens?
:- Part IVA [#R-6, TCS]
83 What is the term of a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
:- Six years [#R-6, TCS]
84 The ‘Procedure for Amendment of the Constitution’ in
the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which coun-
try’s constitutions? :- South Africa [#R-6, TCS]
85 The Advocate General of each state of India is appoint-
ed by: :- the Governor of the State [#R-6, TCS]
86 The Indian constitution declares India as:
:- Union of States [#R-6, TCS]
87 As per the eighth Schedule of the Constitution of In-
dia, how many languages are referred to as scheduled
languages? - 22 [#R-5, TCS]
88 According to Article 80 of Indian Constitution, Rajya
Sabha can have a maximum strength of 250 members.
Out of these 250 members how many are representa-
tives of States and Union Territories?
:- 238 [#R-5, TCS]
89 What is the minimum age requirement to be elected as
President of India? :- 35 years [#R-5, TCS]
90 How many articles were there originally in Constitu-
tion of India? :- 395 [#R-5, TCS]
91 The term ‘Mini Constitution’ is used for which Consti-
tutional Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution?
:- 42nd Amendment [#R-5, TCS]
92 For which period the Finance Commission is formed?
:- 5 years [#R-5]
93 What is the period of appointment of the Comptroller
and Auditor - General of India?
:- 6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier [#R-5]
94 As per the Constitution of India, a member of Union
Public Service Commission holds office for a period of
six years or till he/she attains the age of years.
:- 65 [#R-5, TCS]
95 The 11th Fundamental Duty was added to the Indian
Constitution by the Constitutional Amendment
Act in 2002. :- 86th [#R-5, TCS]
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37 Currency notes and coins of one rupee and lower de- 57 RBI does not transact the business of which State
nominations are issued by the Government? :- Jammu and Kashmir [#R-4]
:- Ministry of Finance [#R-5] 58 Which committee recommended the formation of a
38 A commodity market has a structure, if there new category of NBFC i.e., Non-Banking Financial
is one seller of the commodity, the commodity has no Company-Micro Finance Institution?
substitute, and entry into the industry by another firm :- Malegam Committee [#R-4, TCS]
is prevented. :- Monopoly [#R-5] 59 How is per capita income calculated?
39 Indian economy is an example of a mixed economy be- :- National Income/ Population [#R-4]
cause 60 MTNL/ Engineers India Limited comes under which
:- private sector coexists with public sector enter- category? :- Navratna [#R-4, TCS]
prises [#R-5] 61 Micro-economics is also called
40 The average product curve, marginal product curve, Price theory [#R-4]
average variable cost curve, short run average cost 62 Who has the sole right of issuing currency (except one
curve, short run marginal cost curve are inverse rupee coins and notes) in India?
shaped. - U [#R-5] :- Reserve Bank of India [#R-4]
41 The fourteen major banks in India were nationalised 63 Who decides repo rate, reverse repo rate and bank
in the year. :- 1969 [#R-4, TCS] rate? :- Reserve Bank of India [#R-4, TCS]
42 As per Reserve Bank of India’s master direction (2022), 64 As a Banker to Banks, the also acts as the
a microfinance loan is defined as a collateral-free loan “lender of the last resort”.
given to a household having annual household income :- Reserve bank of India [#R-4, TCS]
up to . :- 300000 [#R-4, TCS] 65 The basic regulatory authority for mutual funds, secu-
43 The Reserve Bank of India was nationalised on rity and stock markets lies with the .
:- 1st January 1949 [#R-4, TCS] :- Securities and Exchange Board of India [#R-4]
44 Money in India consists of 66 The largest component of National Incorne in India is
:- 1) Paper Currency 2) Current deposits 3) Metallic :- Tertiary or Service Sector [#R-4]
coins [#R-4] 67 How many Navramas CPSEs (Central Public Sector
45 The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is computed Enterprises) are there in India? :- 14 [#R-3]
and published by the Central Statistical Organisation 68 When was the Minimum Wages Act enacted in India?
(CSO) on a monthly basis. For the calculation of the :- 1948 [#R-3, TCS]
index, which financial year was taken as the base 69 Planning Commission was constituted in India in
year? :- 2011 - 2012 [#R-4, TCS] which year? :- 1950 [#R-3]
46 Who is called the Father of Economics? 70 In which year ‘New Economic Policy’ was announced
:- Adam Smith [#R-4] in India? :- 1991 [#R-3]
47 The annual record for all the monetary/economic 71 In which year did the Government of India introduce
transactions of a country with other countries of the value-added tax (VAT) as an indirect tax in the Indian
world is known as: taxation system to replace the existing general sales
:- Balance of payment [#R-4, TCS] tax? - 2005 [#R-3, TCS]
48 What do we call the stock of food grains purchased by 72 The number of Nationalised Banks in India is .
the Government of India from the farmers through the :- 12 (as on 01.03.2022) [#R-3]
Food Corporation of India (FCI) ? 73 When was National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
:- Buffer stock [#R-4, TCS] Development (NABARD) established?
49 The largest source of revenue to the Union Govern- :- 12th July 1982 [#R-3, TCS]
ment is :- Corporation Tax [#R-4] 74 The amalgamation of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank
50 Who had estimated National Income in India first? with Bank of Baroda (BoB) came into effect from:
:- Dadabhai Naoroji [#R-4] :- 1st April 2019 [#R-3, TCS]
51 Personal disposable income is . 75 Which would not constitute an economic activity?
:- equal to personal income minus direct taxes [#R-4] 1) A teacher teaching students in his college
52 What belongs to Central tax? 2) A teacher teaching students in a coaching institute
:- Excise duty, Custom duty and Income tax [#R-4] 3) A teacher teaching his own daughter at home
53 Which is a basic characteristic of ‘Oligopoly™? 4) A teacher teaching students under Sarva Shiksha
:- Few sellers (large) and many buyers [#R-4] Abbiyan Scheme
54 Launched in 1951, India’s first five-year plan was :- A teacher teaching his own daughter at home
based on which economic model to focus on agricul- [#R-3]
ture and irrigation to boost farm output? 76 Atindependence, which was the major employment-pro-
:- Harrod-Domar Model [#R-4, TCS] ducing sector? :- Agriculture [#R-3, TCS]
55 The demand for a normal good increases with in 77 Which are correctly matched?
the consumer’s income. :- Increase [#R-4] 1) First Five Year Plan 1951-56
56 Stagflation (stagnation and inflationl refers to a situa- 2) Second Five Year Plan 1956-61
tion which is characterised by . 3) Third Five Year Plan 1961-66
:- Inflation and rising unemployment [#R-4] - All [#R-3]
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43 Which of the metals has the maximum thermal/elec- :- Dioptre [#R-3, TCS]
trical conductivity? - Silver [#R-4] 67 Kilowatt hour (kWh) represents the unit of:
44 The instrument which uses sound waves to measure :- Energy [#R-3]
the depth of oceans is :- Sonar [#R-4] 68 Which is the highest-frequency (minimum wavelength)
45 In which of the following mediums, speed of the sound electromagnetic waves?
will be maximum? :- Gamma Rays [#R-3, TCS]
1) Steel 2) Air 3) Vacuum 4) Water :- Steel [#R-4] 69 Which is a bad Thermal Conductor (good insulator)?
46 A solid needle placed horizontally on the surface of the :- Glass [#R-3]
water floats due to 70 A Fuse wire is characterised by
:- surface tension of water [#R-4] :- High resistance and low melting point [#R-3]
47 During motion of an object along a straight line, 71 Amount of water vapour (moisture in air) in the atmos-
the velocity remains constant with time. phere is measured in terms of :- Humidity [#R-3]
:- Uniform [#R-4, TCS] 72 Which is the first known instrument to measure the
48 Find the work done (in J) when a charge of 24 C moves humidity of air or gas, built by Leonardo da Vinci
across a potential difference of 6 V. around 1400? :- Hygrometer [#R-3, TCS]
- 144 (W=V*Q — 624 — 144) [#R-3] 73 Rainbows are produced when sunlight:
49 Find the acceleration (in m/s?) of a body which accel- :- Incident on rain drops hanging in the atmos-
erates from 10 m/s to 20 m/s in 4 seconds. phere is dispersed after suffering refraction and
i 2.5 [#R-3] internal reflection. [#R-3]
50 The sound waves having frequencies less than 74 A metal plate with a circular hole at the centre is heat-
Hz are called infrasonic waves. - 20 [#R-3, TCS] ed. What will happen to the area of the hole?
51 What is the value of the Least Distance of Distinct vi- :- Increases [#R-3]
sion (in cm) for a normal human being? 75 The device which converts sound energy into electrical
- 25 [#R-3] energy is called :- Microphone [#R-3]
52 A Sonar ofa ship sends sounds waves of speed 1500 76 The phenomenon of change in direction of light when
m/s. These waves are reflected back by the ocean it passes from one medium to another is called
floor in 5 seconds. Find the depth (in m) of the ocean :- Refraction [#R-3]
floor. :- 3750 [#R-3] 77 The colour of the clear sky is blue due to the phenom-
53 Find the potential energy gained by a body of mass 60 enon of: :- scattering of light [#R-3, TCS]
kg, if it is raised by 12 m. (use g = 10 m/s?) The “laws of vibrating string” can be studied by
+- 7200 [#R-3] :- Sonometer [#R-3]
54 How many watts are there in a horsepower? Heat flows as a result of difference of .
:- 746 watts [#R-3, TCS| :- Temperature [#R-3]
55 What is the effective resistance (in Q) of two resistors The colours of stars depend on their
12 Q and 24 Q connected in parallel? :- 8 [#R-3] :- Temperature [#R-3]
56 What is the heat generated (in J) in a heating element The first law of thermodynamics is simply the case of
of resistance 900 Q when a current of 0.3 A passes :- The law of conservation of energy [#R-3]
through it for 10 seconds? :- 810 [#R-3] The filament of electric bulb is made up of:
57 The instrument used to measure either direct or alter- :- Tungsten [#R-3]
nating electric current in amperes is called: A small drop of oil spreads over water because:
:- ammeter [#R-3, TCS] :- water has a higher surface tension [#R-3]
58 What is the SI'unit of electric current? A bullet of mass 10gm is fired with a velocity of 40 m/s
:- Ampere [#R-3] from a gun of mass 8 kg. Find the recoil velocity (in
59 “Parsec” is the unit measurement of m/s) of the gun. :- 0.05 (0.01 * 40/8) [#R-2]
:- Astronomical distance [#R-3] 1 Micron is equal to :- 10°5m [#R-2]
60 Which scientific instrument is used to measure at- Escape velocity at the earth’s surface is .
mospheric pressure? :- Barometer [#R-3, TCS] :- 11.2 km/s [#R-2, TCS]
61 What is the SI unit for measuring the luminous inten- Find the kinetic energy (in J) possessed by a body of
sity? :- Candela [#R-3, TCS] mass 10 kg moving with a velocity of 5 m/s.
62 When milk is churned, the cream separates from it i 125 [#R-2]
due to: :- Centrifugal force [#R-3] What is the heat released by a heating filament rated
63 Which lens always forms a virtual, erect and dimin- 24 W when it is kept on for 6 seconds? :- 144 [#R-2]
ished image? :- Concave [#R-3] 68 degree Fahrenheit is equal to how many degrees
64 ‘Which mirror is used by doctors for examining eyes, Centigrade? :- 20 [#R-2, TCS]
ears, nose, throat and teeth? Find the current (in A) when a charge of 500 Coulomb
:- Concave mirror [#R-3] flows in 25 seconds. 1 20 [#R-2]
65 On the basis of which phenomenon does the Jet En- A body of mass 8 kg is moving with a velocity of 4 m/s,
gine work? find its momentum. - 32 [#R-2]
:- Conservation of Linear Momentum [#R-3, TCS] Water has maximum density of 1 g/cc at
66 What is the SI unit of lens capacity? 1 4°C [#R-2]
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45 Elements having same atomic numbers / Protons but 70 Chaoite, Buckminsterfullerene and Graphene are allo-
different mass number / Neutrons but showing simi- trope of which element? :- Carbon [#R-3, TCS]
lar chemical properties are called 71 Hardest allotrope of carbon in which all carbon atoms
:- Isotopes [#R-4] are quaternary in nature is.
46 German silver, an alloy, does not contain the metal :- Diamond [#R-3, TCS]
72 Heavy water is
1) Nickel 2) Zinc 3) Copper 4) Silver - Deuterium Oxide (D,0) [#R-3]
:- Silver [#R-4] 73 Heavy water is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors.
47 Glass is a. :- supercooled liquid [#R-4] Heavy water is
48 Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used for cooking in :- water containing heavy isotope of hydrogen
homes is a combination of: [#R-3]
:- propane and butane [#R-4, TCS] 74 Helium is added to the oxygen supply of deep sea di-
49 Nucleus of an atom consists of vers because itis____.
:- Proton and Neutron [#R-4] :- less soluble in blood than nitrogen at high pres-
50 The highest volume of gases in lower atmosphere is sure [#R-3]
comprised of_ :- Nitrogen [#R-4] 75 Identify the element that is most prolific in the crust of
51 The major component in the LPG (Liquefied Petroleum the earth.
Gas) is. :- Butane [#R-4] 1) Iron 2) Silicon 3) Hydrogen 4) Oxygen
52 The reaction between an acid and a base is known as :- Oxygen [#R-3, TCS]
:- Neutralization [#R-4, TCS] 76 In a molecule of water, the ratio of the mass of hydro-
53 Two elements which are used to absorb neutrons to gen to that of oxygen is: - 1:8 [#R-3, TCS]
control the chain reaction during nuclear fission are 77 Isobars are defined as:
:- Boron and Cadmium [#R-4] :- Atoms of different elements having the same
54 What is the chemical formula of Quick lime (solid) ? mass number but different atomic numbers
:- CaO [#R-4, TCS] [#R-3, TCS]
55 What is the chemical formula of washing soda? 78 Limestone, chalk and marble are different forms of
+- Na,C0,.10H,0 [#R-4, TCS| :- calcium carbonate [#R-3, TCS]
56 Which element is used to make the coils used in water 79 Natural rubber is a polymer of.
heaters? :- Nichrome [#R-4, TCS] :- Isoprene [#R-3]
57 Which metal is found in Free state in nature and was first 80 Nitrification is the blologxcal process of convert-
metal to be used by man? :- Copper [#R-4, TCS] ing :- Ammonia into nitrite [#R-3]
58 ‘White phosphorus is always kept under. ) 81 On the pH scale, we can measure pH from O (very acid-
:- water [#R-4] ic) to (very alkaline). :- 14 [#R-3, TCS|
59 is considered to be the fifth state of matter. 82 Oxides of metals are generally . Oxides of
:- Bose-Einstein condensate [#R-3, TCS] non-metals are generally .
60 is most reactive metal and kept in kerosene. +- basic, acidic [#R-3, TCS]
:- Sodium [#R-3] 83 Sea weeds are important source of. .
61 is not a noble gas. - Iodine [#R-3]
1) Helium 2) Neon 84 Setting of Plaster of Paris involves_____.
3) Argon 4) Krypton :- hydration to form other hydrates [#R-3]
5) Hydrogen 6) Xenon 85 Solder metal is an alloy of.
7) Radon 8) Radium :- lead and tin [#R-3]
:- Hydrogen / Radium [#R-3, TCS] 86 Tear gas used by the police to disperse the mob con-
62 is not radio-active. tains :- Chlorine (Chloropicrin) [#R-3]
1) Astatine 2) Francium 3) Tritium 4) Zirconium 87 The chemical substance present in bones (Bone ash)
:- Zirconium [#R-3] and teeth is. :- Calcium phosphate [#R-3]
63 is used as a sowing agent in the preparation of 88 The element used for making solar cells is.
soft drinks. :- Phosphoric acid [#R-3] :- Silicon [#R-3]
64 caused radioactive pollution along the coast of 89 The gas used for atificial fuit ripening of green fruit
Kerala. :- Thorium [#R-3] is :- Ethylene [#R-3]
65 Acid changes the colour of blue htmus to 90 The gas used in the welding and cumng of metals and
:- red [#R-, 3 TCS] artificial ripening of fruits is
66 Among iron ores, the highest percentage of iron con- - Acetylene [#R-3, TCS]
tent is found in, :- Hematite [#R-3] 91 The main source of Naphthalene is, .
67 Aspirin is common name of . :- Coal-tar [#R-3]
:- Acetyl Salicylic Acid [#R-3] 92 The molecular formula of common salt (Sodium Chlo-
68 Blue Vitriol is another name for. . ride) is :- NaCl [#R-3]
:- Copper Sulphate (CuSO,) [#R-3, TCS| 93 The most commonly used chemicals in the artificial
69 Bronze is an alloy of rainmaking or cloud seedmg are
:- Copper and Tin [#R-3] - Silver Iod:de (Agl) [#R-3]
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44 The innermost part of a flower is called the: form of vapour? :- Transpiration [#R-4]
+- Pistil [#R-5, TCS] 71 Pituitary gland is located in .
45 Which is the largest living flightless, tallest bird? :- the base of the brain [#R-4]
:- Ostrich [#R-5] 72 Name the acid present in Tamarind and Grapes.
46 The functional unit of the kidney is: :- Tartaric acid [#R-4, TCS]
:- Nephron [#R-5, TCS] 73 The saliva secreted in the mouth digests
47 is a branch of biology that studies fungi. :- Starch [#R-4]
:- Mycology [#R-5, TCS] 74 Malaria and Kala Azar are caused by:
48 The pigment that gives human skin, hair and eyes :- protozoa [#R-4, TCS]
their colour is called: :- melanin [#R-5, TCS] 75 Which organ of human body secretes Insulin?
49 Which is the largest gland in human body? :- Pancreas [#R-4]
:- Liver [#R-5, TCS] 76 The gas released during photosynthesis:
50 Jaundice is caused due to the infection of . :- Oxygen [#R-4]
- liver [#R-5] 77 The. are the primary female sex organs that pro-
51 Which acid is responsible for muscle fatigue in hu- duce the female gamete (ovum) and several steroid
mans? :- Lactic acid [#R-5, TCS] hormones (ovarian hormones).
52 Which disease is caused by severe deficiency of pro- :- Ovaries [#R-4, TCS]
teins? :- Kwashiorkor [#R-5, TCS] 78 Which of the following statements about cell is correct?
53 Both, haemoglobin and myoglobin require for 1) Cell membrane of a cell is hard and rigid.
formation. :- Iron [#R-5, TCS] 2) Bacterial cell contains cellulose.
54 Which cell organelle is a stacked membranous sac of 3) Cell is a functional unit of life.
ER-like thickness that helps to process and package 4) Powerhouse of a cell is plastid.
proteins and lipid molecules, especially fixed pro- :- Only 3 [#R-4, TCS]
teins? :- Golgi apparatus [#R-5, TCS] 79 ‘Which of the following comes under Mollusca?
55 Clove, the commonly used spice, is obtained from the 1) Sting ray 2) Octopus 3) Turtle 4) Musca
. :- Flower bud [#R-5] i Octopus [#R-4, TCS]
56 Which is the usual reproductive part of a plant? 80 A person with the blood group is considered to
:- Flower [#R-5, TCS] be a universal donor. :- O negative [#R-4, TCS]
57 ‘Who discovered the first vaccine for smallpox? Minamata disease is a nervous disorder caused by eat-
:- Edward Jenner [#R-5, TCS]| ing fish, polluted with . :- Mercury [#R-4]
58 What name was assigned to the world’s first clone of Chlorophyll contains :- Magnesium [#R-4]
an adult Sheep by the British scientists? Which bacteria is responsible for the formation of
:- Dolly [#R-5, TCS] curd? :- Lactobacillus Acidophillus [#R-4, TCS]
59 The structure in cells which contains light absorbing 84 In 1930, which scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize
pigment is . :- Chloroplast [#R-5] for describing the human ABO blood group system?
60 The pigment involved in photosynthetic activity is: :- Karl Landsteiner [#R-4]
:- Chlorophyll [#R-5, TCS] 85 Blood fails to clot while flowing in the blood vessel be-
61 Which protein — sugar pair is present in milk? cause of the presence of :- Heparin [#R-4]
:- Casein, Lactose [#R-5] 86 is responsible for oxygen transportation in hu-
62 Green leaves make their food by the process of photo- mans. :- Haemoglobin [#R-4, TCS]
synthesis using and water. This happens in the 87 The DPT vaccine is given to young babies to protect
presence of sunlight. them from:
:- Carbon Di-oxide [#R-5, TCS] :- Diphtheria, Pertussis, whooping cough and teta-
63 Which enzyme is found in saliva and pancreatic juice nus [#R-4]
of human body which breaks down starch into simple 88 Diploblastic animals, Adamsia (Sea anemone), Pen-
sugar? :- Amylase [#R-5, TCS] natula (Sea-pen), Aurelia (Medusa) and Adamsia (Pol-
64 Which chromosomal combination is responsible for yp) are examples of which Phylum?
maleness in man? - XY [#R-4] :- Coelenterata [#R-4, TCS]
65 Which is the CORRECT pair of inherited chromosomes 89 Malaria can be cured with a drug “quinine” extracted
for the child to be a girl? from: :- Cinchona tree [#R-4]
:- X from father and X from mother [#R-4] 90 Which disease spreads when affected persons excreta
66 Who discovered the circulation of Blood? gets mixed with drinking water? - Cholera [#R-4]
:- William Harvey [#R-4, TCS] 91 Who gave ‘The Theory of Natural Selection’ / “Theory of
67 Which test is used to confirm the presence of typhoid Evolution™? :- Charles Robert Darwin [#R-4, TCS]
fever? :- Widal Test [#R-4, TCS] 92 is not a connective tissue.
68 Cod liver oil and carrot are source of . :- Cardiac Muscle / Skeletal Muscle [#R-4]
:- Vitamin A [#R-4] 93 With which gas does Haemoglobin has maximum
69 Xerophthalmia is a deficiency disease caused by lack affinity? :- Carbon monoxide [#R-4]
of . :- Vitamin A [#R-4, TCS] 94 Who is known as the Father of Zoology?
70 By which process water comes out of leaves in the :- Aristotle [#R-4, TCS]
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95 is richest in Vitamin C?
:- Amla / Lemon [#R-4, TCS]
96 Normal fasting blood sugar level per 100 ml. of blood
in man is :- 80 -100 mg [#R-4]
97 On an average how many million Red Blood Cells are
present in a healthy human adult man per mm3 of
blood? :- 5 - 5.5 million [#R-4]
98 Normal blood pressure of man is .
:- 120/80 mmHg [#R-4]
99 Plants which can survive in very less water are called
as . :- Xerophytes [#R-3]
100 Name a genus of widely distributed floating aquatic
plants that is the smallest monocot plant known to
date and has the highest total protein content.
:- Wolffia [#R-3, TCS]