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GK FOR General Knowledge Currernt Affairs, Latest GK Current Affair

1. A boy throws four stones of
same shape, size and weight
with equal speed at different
initial angles with the horizontal
line. If the angles are l5°, 30°, 45°
and 60 °, at which angle the stone
will cover the maximum distance
horizontally ?

(A) l5°
(B) 30°
(C) 45°
(D) 60°

Answer.C


2. The cleaning of dirty clothes by
soaps and detergents is due to a
type of molecules called surfactants, which are present in soaps
and detergents. The surfactant
molecules remove the dirt bye

(A) making the cloth slippery
(B) producing some gases between the dirt and the cloth
(C) dissolving the dirt
(D) forming some aggregates of
themselves and take away the
dirt in the core of the aggregates

Answer.D

3. The most familiar form of radiant
energy in sunlight that causes
tanning and sun burning of
human skin, is called-

(A) ultraviolet radiation
(B) visible radiation
(C) infrared radiation
(D) microwave radiation

Answer.A

4. The polymeric fibre used as a
substitute for wool in making
synthetic blankets, sweaters, etc.,
is

(A) Nylon
(B) Teflon
(C) Orlon
(D) Bakelite

Answer.A

5. Which one of me following plants
is used for green manuring in
India ?

(A) Wheat
(B) Sunhemp
(C) Cotton
(D) Rice

Answer.B

6. Which among the following are
the major reasons behind preferring Eucalyptus tree in the
planned forestation process ?

1. Plantation grows very fast.
2. Plantation makes the soil
more fertile.
3. Wood from Eucalyptus tree is
easily converted into pulp for
paper industry.
Select the correct answer using
the codes given below—

Codes:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.B

7. Match List-I with List-II and
select the correct answer using
the codes given below the Lists—
List-I
(Alloy)
(a) Solder (b) Brass
(c) Bronze (d) Steel
List-II
(Constituent)
1. Iron and Carbon
2. Copper and Zinc
3. Copper and Tin
4. Lead and Tin

Codes:
(a) (b) (C) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 4 3 2 1

Answer.B

8, Consider the following statements-
1. Iodine is necessary for the
thyroid gland to make adrenaline.
2. Iodine deficiency leads to
goiter in human beings.
3. Iodine is secreted by pancreas
and helps in regulating
cholesterol level,

Which of the statements given
above is/ are correct ?

(A) 1, 2 and 3,
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2only

Answer.B

9. Consider the following statements-
1. A person with myopia can
see distant objects distinctly
but cannot see nearby objects
clearly.
2, A person with hypermetropia
cannot see distant objects
clearly.
3, A person with presbyopia
can see nearby objects with-
out corrective glasses,

Which of the statements given
above is / are not correct ?

(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and`3 only
(D) 3 only

Answer.A

10. Match List-I with List-H and
select the correct answer using
the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Item)
(a) CFL lamp
(b) Automobile battery
(c) Polymer
(d) Diesel engine
List•II
(Toxic substance)
1. Nitrogen oxides
2. Phthalates
3. Lead
4. Mercury

Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 1 3 2 4

Answer.B

11, Some statements about the
benefits of organic farming are
given below. Indicate whether
they are true or false using the
codes given below the statements

(a) It reduces CO2 emission.
(b) It does not lead to toxic effect.
(c) It improves the water retention capacity of the soil.

Codes:
(a) (b) (C)
(A) False True False
(B) True False False
(C) False True True
(D) True True True

Answer.D

12. Which one of the following
chemicals is commonly used by
farmers to destroy weeds ?

(A) DDT
(B) Malathion
(C) Methyl bromide
(D) 2, 4-D

Answer.C

13. Consider the following statements-
1. Clear sky appears blue due to
poor scattering of blue wave-
length of visible light.
2. Red part of light shows more
scattering than blue light in
the atmosphere.
3, In the absence of atmosphere,
there would be no scattering
of light and sky will look
black.

Which of the statements given
above is/ are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.C

14. Which one among the following
plants cannot be multiplied by
cuttings ?

(A) Rose
(B) Bryophyllum
(C) Banana
(D) Marigold

Answer.C

15. Hair of a shaving brush cling
together when the brush is
removed from water due to-

(A) viscosity
(B) surface tension
(C) friction
(D) elasticity

Answer.B

16. An underwater meeting held
recently has drawn attention
world over. The meeting was
held by-

(A) some Somali pirates to make
a new strategy for capturing
ships for ransom
(B) some environmental
scientists for promoting awareness for saving water
(C) some environmental
activists for promoting awareness against air pollution
(D) the Cabinet of a country to
highlight the threat of rising sea
level for the country

Answer.D

17. Which Asian team will be out of
the next FIFA Football World
Cup for the first time after a gap
of 20 years

(A) Saudi Arabia
(B) South Korea
(C) Japan
(D) Iran

Answer.A

18. Which one of the following is not
a football tournament ?

(A) I-League
(B) Irani Trophy
(C) Bardoloi Trophy
(D) Durand Cup

Answer.B

19. Consider the following para
graph and identify the person
referred to therein with the help
of the codes given below-
After training under Ustad
Abdul Rehman Khan of Patiala
Gharana, he turned to Ustad
Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
*Memories come Alive’ is his
autobiography. He was awarded
Dada Saheb Phalke Award.

Codes :
(A) S. D4 Burman
(B) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Manna Dey
(D) Bhimsen Ioshi

Answer.C

20. Which one of the following is the
central theme of the Chipko
Movement) started by Sunderlal
Bahuguna in 1973 ?

(A) Conservation of river water
(B) Protection of birds
(C) Protection of cheetahs
(D) Conservation of forests

Answer.D

21. Which one of the following is the
solitary aircraft carrier of the
Indian Navy that turns 50 in 2009
and has the distinction of being
the oldest floating airfield in
service ?

(A) INS Viraat
(B) INS Trishul
(C) INS Godavari
(D) INS Vikramaditya

Answer.A

22. In the year 2009, Japan launched
its first satellite to monitor green-
house gases. What is the name of
the satellite ?

(A) Tadami
(B) Yasushi
(C) Kyoto
(D) Ibuki

Answer.D

23. Which one of the following pairs
with respect to computer is not
correctly matched 7

(A) 1 megabyte : (1024) x (1024)
bytes
(B) Compiler 1 A program which
translates a high-level language
program into machine language
(C) Liveware : The users working on the system
(D) Plotter 1 An electronic device
used to convert digital electronic
signals to communication channel electronic signals and vice
versa

Answer.D

24. Who among the following were
jointly awarded the Rajiv Gandhi
Khel Ratna Award for the year
2008 ?

(A) M. C, Marykom, Vijender
Singh, Sushil Kumar
(B) M. C. Marykom, Vijender
Singh, Saina Nehwal
(C) Vijender Singh, Sushil
Kumar, R. S. Rathore
(D) M. C. Marykom, Sushil
Kumar, R. S. Rathore

Answer.

25. If the earth did not have an
atmosphere, temperature extre-
mes between day and night
would—

(A) increase
(B) decrease
(C) stay the same
(D) fluctuate rapidly

Answer.A

26. Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is
not correct 7

(A) In 1973, UNESCO launched
a worldwide programme on man
and biosphere
(B) Biosphere reserves promote
research on ecological conserva-
tion
(C) Nanda Devi Biosphere
Reserve is located in Madhya
Pradesh
(D) Biosphere reserves are
multipurpose protected areas to
preserve the genetic diversity in
ecosystems

Answer.C

27. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding
the Himalayas ?

(A) Himalayas have nappe and
recumbent folds
(B) Himalayas rose up from the
Tethys Sea
(C) Himalayas contain three
mountain ranges—Siwalil Great Himalayas and Kunlun
Ranges
(D) The orogeriy took place in
the Tertiary Era

Answer.C

28. Which one o the following is not
associated with monsoon climate
in India

(A) El Nino temporary warm
currents
(B) South•equatorial warm
currents of Indian Ocean
(C) Western disturbances
(D) Cyclones of Bay of Bengal

Answer.B

30. Which one of the following
places is nut located on the bank
of river Ganga ?

(A) Uttarkashi
(B) Kanpur
(C) Fatehpur
(D) Bhagalpur

Answer.C

31. Prominent Indian social activist
Deep Joshi was awarded the
prestigious Ramon Magsaysay
Award for the year 2009 for his-
(A) philanthropic work in the
form of the Lok Biradari Prakalp
amongst the Madia Gonds in
Gadehiroli district of Maharashtra and the neighboring
States ot Andhra Pradesh and
Madhya Pradesh
(B) extensive work in applying
wireless technologies to develop
remote areas of the Himalayas
(C) vision and leadership in
bringing professionalism to the
NGO movement in lndia
(D) dedicated service for cancer
patients and intensive research in
the prevention and cure of the
disease

Answer.C

32. Which one of the following state-
ments about Gangubai Hangal,
who died in ]uly-2009, is not
correct ?

(A) She was av Hindustani
classical singer of Kirunu Ghurumz
(B) She was awarded Bharat
Ratna in 2002
(C) She was a campaigner to
increase awareness for organ
donation
(D) She had the rare honour of
being felicitated by nine Prime
Ministers and five Presidents of
India

Answer.B

33. Which one of the following statements about WADA (World
Anti-Doping Agency) code is not
correct 7 4

(A) The code is the core document that provides the frame-
work for harmonized anti-doping
policies, rules and regulations
within sport organizations and
among public authorities
(B) The code entered into force
from january 1, 2004
(C) Under the code, the use of
any prohibited substance by an
athlete for medical reasons is not
possible
(D) Under the code, a sanction
could be applied at cases where
there is evidence that an anti-
doping rule violation has
occurred, but where there is no
positive doping-control test

Answer.C

34. Consider the following statements about lawn tennis court-
1. Hard courts are faster than
clay courts but not •a fast as
grass courts.
2. The French Open is played
on a hard court, but the US
Open is played on a clay
court.
3. An approximate north/ south
orientation of the court is
desirable during evening
play.

Which of the statements given
above is / are correct

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.B

35. If a limestone piece is dipped in
water, a bubble evolves. The
bubbling is due to

(A) Hydrogen
(B) Oxygen
(C) Water vapour
(D) Carbon dioxide

Answer.D

36. Which one among the following
Rajdhani trains covers the
longest distance 7

(A) 2433 Chennai Central
(B) 2431 Trivandrum Central
(C) 2435 Dibrugarh Town
(D) 2429 Bangalore City Junction

Answer.B

37. On which one of the following
grounds, in August 2009, Scottish
authorities released to return
home Abdel Basset al—Megrahi, a
former Libyan agent, ]ai1ed for
life for the bombing of Pan Am
Flight 103 on December 1988 that
killed 270 people, most of whom
were US nationals

(A) UN requested the Scottish
Authorities to release him
(B) He was dying of cancer
(C) Charges against him could
not be established in the Scottish
Court of Law
(D) US granted pardon to him

Answer.B

38. Consider the following paragraph-
He was seriously injured in police
lathi charge in Lahore during
demonstrations against Simon
Commission for which he
subsequently died in November
1928. Later on the British officer,
who was responsible for the lathi
charge on him, was shot dead by
Bhagat Singh and Rajguru.

The revolutionary referred to in
the above paragraph is——
(A) Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant
(B) Lala Lajpat Rai
(C) Mangal Singh V
(D) Motilal Nehru

Answer.B

39, Which one of the following
can be provided under RTI Act,
2005 ?

(A) Information leading to
incitement of an offense `
(B) Information leading to disclosure that` may constitute
contempt of court
(C) Conditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual
property
(D) Information relating ‘ to Cabinet Papers recording deliberations of Council of Ministers

Answer.D

40, In the month of October 2009, the
Indian Air Force in Mumbai
airport forced a flight of North
American Airlines Boeing 767 to
land. Which of the following
statements in this respect is / are
correct ? d `
1. It was forced to land, because
the Indian Air Force was
reported that there was a
bomb planted in the plane.
2. The plane was travelling to
Bangkok, Thailand from Fuji—
riah, United Arab Emirates.
3. The plane was carrying US
troops,
Select the correct answer using
the code given below—

Codes: .

(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 1 and 3 only 4
(C) 2 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.A

41. Consider the following statements about Tata Steel—
l. It is Asia’s’ first privately
owned integrated iron and
steel plant. ‘
2. It is the first company outside A
Iapan to get the Deming
Application Prize in 2008 for
excellence in total quality
management. .
3. Immediately after the enact—
ment of Provident Fund Law
in India, Tata Steel intro-
duced provident fund for its
employees.
4. It is the first company in the
world to get Social Accoun-
tability 8000 certification
from Social Accountability
International, USA.

Which of the statements given
above are correct ?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1 and 4

Answer.D

42. Consider the following statements about the Queen’s Baton
Relay- . .
1. The helix shape of the Baton
for the 2010 Commonwealth
Games, created out of
aluminium, is coated with a
graded and layered soil
pattern in black, yellow and
red to represent the diversity
of Commonwealth nations.
2. This Relay traditionally
begins with a commencement
ceremony at Buckingham
Palace, London, during
which, the Queen entrusts
the Baton containing her
message to the athletes to the
first honorary relay runner.
3. The Relay for the 1998 Games
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
was the first to travel to other
nations of the Common-
wealth.

Which of the statements given
above is / are correct ?

(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) 1 and 3 only

Answer.B

43, Which one of the following
crops’ production has been
exceeding target since 2004-2005
in India, but its growers have
been committing suicide in large
numbers in many parts of the
country every year ?

(A) Pulse
(B) Cotton
(C) Oilseeds
(D) Wheat

Answer.B

44. Consider the following statements~
1. The DRDO developed two
variants of Prithvi Missile.
2. Prithvi II is equipped with
features of maneuverability
to deceive the enemy defence
system.
3. Induction of Prithvi Missile
enhances the capability of the
Indian Army to attack multiple targets simultaneously.

Which of the statements given
above is / are correct ?

(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 2only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) l, 2 and 3

Answer.D

45. High Altitude Warfare School of
the Indian Army is located at

(A) Gulrnarg
(B) Siachin
(C) Leh .
(D) Manali

Answer.A

46. Consider the following statements with regard to Statutory
Liquidity Ratio (SLR)-
1. To meet SLR, commercial
banks can use cash only.
2. SLR is maintained by the
banks with themselves.
3. SLR restricts the banks’ lever-
, age in pumping more money
into the economy. ‘
Which of the statements given
above is / are correct

(A) l, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 2 only

Answer.C

47. Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct ?
1. Fundamental Duties can be
enforced through writ jurisdiction.
2. Fundamental Duties have
formed a part of the Constitution since’ its adoption.
3. Fundamental Duties became
a part of the Constitution in
accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran
Singh Committee.
4, Fundamental Duties are
applicable only to the citizens
of India.

Select the correct answer using
the code given below—
Codes :
(A) 1and2
(B) 2and4
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 3 and 4

Answer.D

48. When Lord Mountbatten became
the first Governor-General of
India, who among the following
became due Governor-General
for Pakistan ?

(A) Lord Mountbatten
(B) M. A. Jinnah
(C) Liaquat Ali Khan
(D) Shaukat Ali

Answer.B

49. ’Diarchy’ was first introduced in
India under-

(A) Morley-Minto Reforms
(B) Montford Reforms
(C) Si.mon Commission Plan
(D) Government of India Act,
1935

Answer.B

50. The major thrust of Iawahar
Rozgar Yojna (]RY) is on—

(A) removal of poverty among
the Scheduled Castes in rural
areas
(B) creating additional wage
employment opportunities in
rural areas
(C) creating employment oppor-
tunities in urban areas
(D) providing training to rural
youth for self-employment

Answer.B

1. A boy throws four stones of
same shape, size and weight
with equal speed at different
initial angles with the horizontal
line. If the angles are l5°, 30°, 45°
and 60 °, at which angle the stone
will cover the maximum distance
horizontally ?

(A) l5°
(B) 30°
(C) 45°
(D) 60°

Answer.C

. The cleaning of dirty clothes by
soaps and detergents is due to a
type of molecules called surfactants, which are present in soaps
and detergents. The surfactant
molecules remove the dirt bye

(A) making the cloth slippery
(B) producing some gases between the dirt and the cloth
(C) dissolving the dirt
(D) forming some aggregates of
themselves and take away the
dirt in the core of the aggregates

Answer.D

3. The most familiar form of radiant
energy in sunlight that causes
tanning and sun burning of
human skin, is called-

(A) ultraviolet radiation
(B) visible radiation
(C) infrared radiation
(D) microwave radiation

Answer.A

4. The polymeric fibre used as a
substitute for wool in making
synthetic blankets, sweaters, etc.,
is

(A) Nylon
(B) Teflon
(C) Orlon
(D) Bakelite

Answer.A

5. Which one of me following plants
is used for green manuring in
India ?

(A) Wheat
(B) Sunhemp
(C) Cotton
(D) Rice

Answer.B

6. Which among the following are
the major reasons behind preferring Eucalyptus tree in the
planned forestation process ?

1. Plantation grows very fast.
2. Plantation makes the soil
more fertile.
3. Wood from Eucalyptus tree is
easily converted into pulp for
paper industry.
Select the correct answer using
the codes given below—

Codes:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.B

7. Match List-I with List-II and
select the correct answer using
the codes given below the Lists—
List-I
(Alloy)
(a) Solder (b) Brass
(c) Bronze (d) Steel
List-II
(Constituent)
1. Iron and Carbon
2. Copper and Zinc
3. Copper and Tin
4. Lead and Tin

Codes:
(a) (b) (C) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 4 3 2 1

Answer.B

8, Consider the following statements-
1. Iodine is necessary for the
thyroid gland to make adrenaline.
2. Iodine deficiency leads to
goiter in human beings.
3. Iodine is secreted by pancreas
and helps in regulating
cholesterol level,

Which of the statements given
above is/ are correct ?

(A) 1, 2 and 3,
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2only

Answer.B

9. Consider the following statements-
1. A person with myopia can
see distant objects distinctly
but cannot see nearby objects
clearly.
2, A person with hypermetropia
cannot see distant objects
clearly.
3, A person with presbyopia
can see nearby objects with-
out corrective glasses,

Which of the statements given
above is / are not correct ?

(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and`3 only
(D) 3 only

Answer.A

10. Match List-I with List-H and
select the correct answer using
the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Item)
(a) CFL lamp
(b) Automobile battery
(c) Polymer
(d) Diesel engine
List•II
(Toxic substance)
1. Nitrogen oxides
2. Phthalates
3. Lead
4. Mercury

Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 1 3 2 4

Answer.B

11, Some statements about the
benefits of organic farming are
given below. Indicate whether
they are true or false using the
codes given below the statements

(a) It reduces CO2 emission.
(b) It does not lead to toxic effect.
(c) It improves the water retention capacity of the soil.

Codes:
(a) (b) (C)
(A) False True False
(B) True False False
(C) False True True
(D) True True True

Answer.D

12. Which one of the following
chemicals is commonly used by
farmers to destroy weeds ?

(A) DDT
(B) Malathion
(C) Methyl bromide
(D) 2, 4-D

Answer.C

13. Consider the following statements-
1. Clear sky appears blue due to
poor scattering of blue wave-
length of visible light.
2. Red part of light shows more
scattering than blue light in
the atmosphere.
3, In the absence of atmosphere,
there would be no scattering
of light and sky will look
black.

Which of the statements given
above is/ are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.C

14. Which one among the following
plants cannot be multiplied by
cuttings ?

(A) Rose
(B) Bryophyllum
(C) Banana
(D) Marigold

Answer.C

15. Hair of a shaving brush cling
together when the brush is
removed from water due to-

(A) viscosity
(B) surface tension
(C) friction
(D) elasticity

Answer.B

16. An underwater meeting held
recently has drawn attention
world over. The meeting was
held by-

(A) some Somali pirates to make
a new strategy for capturing
ships for ransom
(B) some environmental
scientists for promoting awareness for saving water
(C) some environmental
activists for promoting awareness against air pollution
(D) the Cabinet of a country to
highlight the threat of rising sea
level for the country

Answer.D

17. Which Asian team will be out of
the next FIFA Football World
Cup for the first time after a gap
of 20 years

(A) Saudi Arabia
(B) South Korea
(C) Japan
(D) Iran

Answer.A

18. Which one of the following is not
a football tournament ?

(A) I-League
(B) Irani Trophy
(C) Bardoloi Trophy
(D) Durand Cup

Answer.B

19. Consider the following para
graph and identify the person
referred to therein with the help
of the codes given below-
After training under Ustad
Abdul Rehman Khan of Patiala
Gharana, he turned to Ustad
Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
*Memories come Alive’ is his
autobiography. He was awarded
Dada Saheb Phalke Award.

Codes :
(A) S. D4 Burman
(B) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Manna Dey
(D) Bhimsen Ioshi

Answer.C

20. Which one of the following is the
central theme of the Chipko
Movement) started by Sunderlal
Bahuguna in 1973 ?

(A) Conservation of river water
(B) Protection of birds
(C) Protection of cheetahs
(D) Conservation of forests

Answer.D

21. Which one of the following is the
solitary aircraft carrier of the
Indian Navy that turns 50 in 2009
and has the distinction of being
the oldest floating airfield in
service ?

(A) INS Viraat
(B) INS Trishul
(C) INS Godavari
(D) INS Vikramaditya

Answer.A

22. In the year 2009, Japan launched
its first satellite to monitor green-
house gases. What is the name of
the satellite ?

(A) Tadami
(B) Yasushi
(C) Kyoto
(D) Ibuki

Answer.D

23. Which one of the following pairs
with respect to computer is not
correctly matched 7

(A) 1 megabyte : (1024) x (1024)
bytes
(B) Compiler 1 A program which
translates a high-level language
program into machine language
(C) Liveware : The users working on the system
(D) Plotter 1 An electronic device
used to convert digital electronic
signals to communication channel electronic signals and vice
versa

Answer.D

24. Who among the following were
jointly awarded the Rajiv Gandhi
Khel Ratna Award for the year
2008 ?

(A) M. C, Marykom, Vijender
Singh, Sushil Kumar
(B) M. C. Marykom, Vijender
Singh, Saina Nehwal
(C) Vijender Singh, Sushil
Kumar, R. S. Rathore
(D) M. C. Marykom, Sushil
Kumar, R. S. Rathore

Answer.

25. If the earth did not have an
atmosphere, temperature extre-
mes between day and night
would—

(A) increase
(B) decrease
(C) stay the same
(D) fluctuate rapidly

Answer.A

26. Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is
not correct 7

(A) In 1973, UNESCO launched
a worldwide programme on man
and biosphere
(B) Biosphere reserves promote
research on ecological conserva-
tion
(C) Nanda Devi Biosphere
Reserve is located in Madhya
Pradesh
(D) Biosphere reserves are
multipurpose protected areas to
preserve the genetic diversity in
ecosystems

Answer.C

27. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding
the Himalayas ?

(A) Himalayas have nappe and
recumbent folds
(B) Himalayas rose up from the
Tethys Sea
(C) Himalayas contain three
mountain ranges—Siwalil
Great Himalayas and Kunlun
Ranges
(D) The orogeriy took place in
the Tertiary Era

Answer.C

28. Which one o the following is not
associated with monsoon climate
in India

(A) El Nino temporary warm
currents
(B) South•equatorial warm
currents of Indian Ocean
(C) Western disturbances
(D) Cyclones of Bay of Bengal

Answer.B

30. Which one of the following
places is nut located on the bank
of river Ganga ?

(A) Uttarkashi
(B) Kanpur
(C) Fatehpur
(D) Bhagalpur

Answer.C

31. Prominent Indian social activist
Deep Joshi was awarded the
prestigious Ramon Magsaysay
Award for the year 2009 for his-
(A) philanthropic work in the
form of the Lok Biradari Prakalp
amongst the Madia Gonds in
Gadehiroli district of Maharashtra and the neighboring
States ot Andhra Pradesh and
Madhya Pradesh
(B) extensive work in applying
wireless technologies to develop
remote areas of the Himalayas
(C) vision and leadership in
bringing professionalism to the
NGO movement in lndia
(D) dedicated service for cancer
patients and intensive research in
the prevention and cure of the
disease

Answer.C

32. Which one of the following state-
ments about Gangubai Hangal,
who died in ]uly-2009, is not
correct ?

(A) She was av Hindustani
classical singer of Kirunu Ghurumz
(B) She was awarded Bharat
Ratna in 2002
(C) She was a campaigner to
increase awareness for organ
donation
(D) She had the rare honour of
being felicitated by nine Prime
Ministers and five Presidents of
India

Answer.B

33. Which one of the following statements about WADA (World
Anti-Doping Agency) code is not
correct 7 4

(A) The code is the core document that provides the frame-
work for harmonized anti-doping
policies, rules and regulations
within sport organizations and
among public authorities
(B) The code entered into force
from january 1, 2004
(C) Under the code, the use of
any prohibited substance by an
athlete for medical reasons is not
possible
(D) Under the code, a sanction
could be applied at cases where
there is evidence that an anti-
doping rule violation has
occurred, but where there is no
positive doping-control test

Answer.C

34. Consider the following statements about lawn tennis court-
1. Hard courts are faster than
clay courts but not •a fast as
grass courts.
2. The French Open is played
on a hard court, but the US
Open is played on a clay
court.
3. An approximate north/ south
orientation of the court is
desirable during evening
play.

Which of the statements given
above is / are correct

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.B

35. If a limestone piece is dipped in
water, a bubble evolves. The
bubbling is due to

(A) Hydrogen
(B) Oxygen
(C) Water vapour
(D) Carbon dioxide

Answer.D

36. Which one among the following
Rajdhani trains covers the
longest distance 7

(A) 2433 Chennai Central
(B) 2431 Trivandrum Central
(C) 2435 Dibrugarh Town
(D) 2429 Bangalore City Junction

Answer.B

37. On which one of the following
grounds, in August 2009, Scottish
authorities released to return
home Abdel Basset al—Megrahi, a
former Libyan agent, ]ai1ed for
life for the bombing of Pan Am
Flight 103 on December 1988 that
killed 270 people, most of whom
were US nationals

(A) UN requested the Scottish
Authorities to release him
(B) He was dying of cancer
(C) Charges against him could
not be established in the Scottish
Court of Law
(D) US granted pardon to him

Answer.B

38. Consider the following paragraph-
He was seriously injured in police
lathi charge in Lahore during
demonstrations against Simon
Commission for which he
subsequently died in November
1928. Later on the British officer,
who was responsible for the lathi
charge on him, was shot dead by
Bhagat Singh and Rajguru.

The revolutionary referred to in
the above paragraph is——
(A) Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant
(B) Lala Lajpat Rai
(C) Mangal Singh V
(D) Motilal Nehru

Answer.B

39, Which one of the following
can be provided under RTI Act,
2005 ?

(A) Information leading to
incitement of an offense `
(B) Information leading to disclosure that` may constitute
contempt of court
(C) Conditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual
property
(D) Information relating ‘ to Cabinet Papers recording deliberations of Council of Ministers

Answer.D

40, In the month of October 2009, the
Indian Air Force in Mumbai
airport forced a flight of North
American Airlines Boeing 767 to
land. Which of the following
statements in this respect is / are
correct ? d `
1. It was forced to land, because
the Indian Air Force was
reported that there was a
bomb planted in the plane.
2. The plane was travelling to
Bangkok, Thailand from Fuji—
riah, United Arab Emirates.
3. The plane was carrying US
troops,
Select the correct answer using
the code given below—

Codes: .

(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 1 and 3 only 4
(C) 2 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.A

41. Consider the following statements about Tata Steel—
l. It is Asia’s’ first privately
owned integrated iron and
steel plant. ‘
2. It is the first company outside A
Iapan to get the Deming
Application Prize in 2008 for
excellence in total quality
management. .
3. Immediately after the enact—
ment of Provident Fund Law
in India, Tata Steel intro-
duced provident fund for its
employees.
4. It is the first company in the
world to get Social Accoun-
tability 8000 certification
from Social Accountability
International, USA.

Which of the statements given
above are correct ?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1 and 4

Answer.D

42. Consider the following statements about the Queen’s Baton
Relay- . .
1. The helix shape of the Baton
for the 2010 Commonwealth
Games, created out of
aluminium, is coated with a
graded and layered soil
pattern in black, yellow and
red to represent the diversity
of Commonwealth nations.
2. This Relay traditionally
begins with a commencement
ceremony at Buckingham
Palace, London, during
which, the Queen entrusts
the Baton containing her
message to the athletes to the
first honorary relay runner.
3. The Relay for the 1998 Games
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
was the first to travel to other
nations of the Common-
wealth.

Which of the statements given
above is / are correct ?

(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) 1 and 3 only

Answer.B

43, Which one of the following
crops’ production has been
exceeding target since 2004-2005
in India, but its growers have
been committing suicide in large
numbers in many parts of the
country every year ?

(A) Pulse
(B) Cotton
(C) Oilseeds
(D) Wheat

Answer.B

44. Consider the following statements~
1. The DRDO developed two
variants of Prithvi Missile.
2. Prithvi II is equipped with
features of maneuverability
to deceive the enemy defence
system.
3. Induction of Prithvi Missile
enhances the capability of the
Indian Army to attack multiple targets simultaneously.

Which of the statements given
above is / are correct ?

(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 2only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) l, 2 and 3

Answer.D

45. High Altitude Warfare School of
the Indian Army is located at

(A) Gulrnarg
(B) Siachin
(C) Leh .
(D) Manali

Answer.A

46. Consider the following statements with regard to Statutory
Liquidity Ratio (SLR)-
1. To meet SLR, commercial
banks can use cash only.
2. SLR is maintained by the
banks with themselves.
3. SLR restricts the banks’ lever-
, age in pumping more money
into the economy. ‘
Which of the statements given
above is / are correct

(A) l, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 2 only

Answer.C

47. Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct ?
1. Fundamental Duties can be
enforced through writ jurisdiction.
2. Fundamental Duties have
formed a part of the Constitution since’ its adoption.
3. Fundamental Duties became
a part of the Constitution in
accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran
Singh Committee.
4, Fundamental Duties are
applicable only to the citizens
of India.

Select the correct answer using
the code given below—
Codes :
(A) 1and2
(B) 2and4
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 3 and 4

Answer.D

48. When Lord Mountbatten became
the first Governor-General of
India, who among the following
became due Governor-General
for Pakistan ?

(A) Lord Mountbatten
(B) M. A. Jinnah
(C) Liaquat Ali Khan
(D) Shaukat Ali

Answer.B

49. ’Diarchy’ was first introduced in
India under-

(A) Morley-Minto Reforms
(B) Montford Reforms
(C) Si.mon Commission Plan
(D) Government of India Act,
1935

Answer.B

50. The major thrust of Iawahar
Rozgar Yojna (]RY) is on—

(A) removal of poverty among
the Scheduled Castes in rural
areas
(B) creating additional wage
employment opportunities in
rural areas
(C) creating employment oppor-
tunities in urban areas
(D) providing training to rural
youth for self-employment

Answer.B

these are some of the links available

1. http://www.upsc.gov.in/questionpaper/cds1-2009/english.pdf
2. http://www.upsc.gov.in/questionpaper/cds1-2009/general_knowledge.pdf
3. http://www.upsc.gov.in/questionpaper/cds1-2009/elementary_maths.pdf
4. http://rapidlibrary.com/index.php?q=cds+papers

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Thank you sir,but i need atleast cds 2009 solved paper .so if it is possible please send it on my email id.

Dear friend,

Combined Defence Services (CDS)examination is one of the best exam conducted by Union Public Service Exam(UPSC).

It is a central Govt service ,so to get the admit in this post there are some hurdles of Written Test,Personal Interview,Physical Fitness Test.

For the Written Test you should have
1:General Aptitude,
2:General Knowledge,
3:General Awareness
4:General English
5:Elementary Mathematics etc...

for that you have to study some important books such as Barron's,R.S.Agarwal etc..

then for the current affairs you should read Daily Newspaper.
then you should try for the previous year paper,then you can increase your confidence.

Sorry,I can not send the sample paper in attachment because of the slow server.
Good luck

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Hi

The general knowledge paper of CDS exam includes the questions on current events and on matters of everyday observation and experience related to science, inventions,politics etc.

The paper will also include questions on History of India and Geography of a nature. The question paper is of objective type and of 100 marks.

I have attached some previous year paper with this forum. Through these papers you will get an Idea about the question generally asked in general knowledge. And according to that analysis you should do your preparation.

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hi dear,
GK FOR General Knowledge Currernt Affairs, Latest GK Current Affair

1. A boy throws four stones of
same shape, size and weight
with equal speed at different
initial angles with the horizontal
line. If the angles are l5°, 30°, 45°
and 60 °, at which angle the stone
will cover the maximum distance
horizontally ?

(A) l5°
(B) 30°
(C) 45°
(D) 60°

Answer.C


2. The cleaning of dirty clothes by
soaps and detergents is due to a
type of molecules called surfactants, which are present in soaps
and detergents. The surfactant
molecules remove the dirt bye

(A) making the cloth slippery
(B) producing some gases between the dirt and the cloth
(C) dissolving the dirt
(D) forming some aggregates of
themselves and take away the
dirt in the core of the aggregates

Answer.D

3. The most familiar form of radiant
energy in sunlight that causes
tanning and sun burning of
human skin, is called-

(A) ultraviolet radiation
(B) visible radiation
(C) infrared radiation
(D) microwave radiation

Answer.A

4. The polymeric fibre used as a
substitute for wool in making
synthetic blankets, sweaters, etc.,
is

(A) Nylon
(B) Teflon
(C) Orlon
(D) Bakelite

Answer.A

5. Which one of me following plants
is used for green manuring in
India ?

(A) Wheat
(B) Sunhemp
(C) Cotton
(D) Rice

Answer.B

6. Which among the following are
the major reasons behind preferring Eucalyptus tree in the
planned forestation process ?

1. Plantation grows very fast.
2. Plantation makes the soil
more fertile.
3. Wood from Eucalyptus tree is
easily converted into pulp for
paper industry.
Select the correct answer using
the codes given below—

Codes:
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.B

7. Match List-I with List-II and
select the correct answer using
the codes given below the Lists—
List-I
(Alloy)
(a) Solder (b) Brass
(c) Bronze (d) Steel
List-II
(Constituent)
1. Iron and Carbon
2. Copper and Zinc
3. Copper and Tin
4. Lead and Tin

Codes:
(a) (b) (C) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 4 2 3 1
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 4 3 2 1

Answer.B

8, Consider the following statements-
1. Iodine is necessary for the
thyroid gland to make adrenaline.
2. Iodine deficiency leads to
goiter in human beings.
3. Iodine is secreted by pancreas
and helps in regulating
cholesterol level,

Which of the statements given
above is/ are correct ?

(A) 1, 2 and 3,
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2only

Answer.B

9. Consider the following statements-
1. A person with myopia can
see distant objects distinctly
but cannot see nearby objects
clearly.
2, A person with hypermetropia
cannot see distant objects
clearly.
3, A person with presbyopia
can see nearby objects with-
out corrective glasses,

Which of the statements given
above is / are not correct ?

(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and`3 only
(D) 3 only

Answer.A

10. Match List-I with List-H and
select the correct answer using
the codes given below the lists-
List-I
(Item)
(a) CFL lamp
(b) Automobile battery
(c) Polymer
(d) Diesel engine
List•II
(Toxic substance)
1. Nitrogen oxides
2. Phthalates
3. Lead
4. Mercury

Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 1 3 2 4

Answer.B

11, Some statements about the
benefits of organic farming are
given below. Indicate whether
they are true or false using the
codes given below the statements

(a) It reduces CO2 emission.
(b) It does not lead to toxic effect.
(c) It improves the water retention capacity of the soil.

Codes:
(a) (b) (C)
(A) False True False
(B) True False False
(C) False True True
(D) True True True

Answer.D

12. Which one of the following
chemicals is commonly used by
farmers to destroy weeds ?

(A) DDT
(B) Malathion
(C) Methyl bromide
(D) 2, 4-D

Answer.C

13. Consider the following statements-
1. Clear sky appears blue due to
poor scattering of blue wave-
length of visible light.
2. Red part of light shows more
scattering than blue light in
the atmosphere.
3, In the absence of atmosphere,
there would be no scattering
of light and sky will look
black.

Which of the statements given
above is/ are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.C

14. Which one among the following
plants cannot be multiplied by
cuttings ?

(A) Rose
(B) Bryophyllum
(C) Banana
(D) Marigold

Answer.C

15. Hair of a shaving brush cling
together when the brush is
removed from water due to-

(A) viscosity
(B) surface tension
(C) friction
(D) elasticity

Answer.B

16. An underwater meeting held
recently has drawn attention
world over. The meeting was
held by-

(A) some Somali pirates to make
a new strategy for capturing
ships for ransom
(B) some environmental
scientists for promoting awareness for saving water
(C) some environmental
activists for promoting awareness against air pollution
(D) the Cabinet of a country to
highlight the threat of rising sea
level for the country

Answer.D

17. Which Asian team will be out of
the next FIFA Football World
Cup for the first time after a gap
of 20 years

(A) Saudi Arabia
(B) South Korea
(C) Japan
(D) Iran

Answer.A

18. Which one of the following is not
a football tournament ?

(A) I-League
(B) Irani Trophy
(C) Bardoloi Trophy
(D) Durand Cup

Answer.B

19. Consider the following para
graph and identify the person
referred to therein with the help
of the codes given below-
After training under Ustad
Abdul Rehman Khan of Patiala
Gharana, he turned to Ustad
Ghulam Mustafa Khan.
*Memories come Alive’ is his
autobiography. He was awarded
Dada Saheb Phalke Award.

Codes :
(A) S. D4 Burman
(B) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Manna Dey
(D) Bhimsen Ioshi

Answer.C

20. Which one of the following is the
central theme of the Chipko
Movement) started by Sunderlal
Bahuguna in 1973 ?

(A) Conservation of river water
(B) Protection of birds
(C) Protection of cheetahs
(D) Conservation of forests

Answer.D

21. Which one of the following is the
solitary aircraft carrier of the
Indian Navy that turns 50 in 2009
and has the distinction of being
the oldest floating airfield in
service ?

(A) INS Viraat
(B) INS Trishul
(C) INS Godavari
(D) INS Vikramaditya

Answer.A

22. In the year 2009, Japan launched
its first satellite to monitor green-
house gases. What is the name of
the satellite ?

(A) Tadami
(B) Yasushi
(C) Kyoto
(D) Ibuki

Answer.D

23. Which one of the following pairs
with respect to computer is not
correctly matched 7

(A) 1 megabyte : (1024) x (1024)
bytes
(B) Compiler 1 A program which
translates a high-level language
program into machine language
(C) Liveware : The users working on the system
(D) Plotter 1 An electronic device
used to convert digital electronic
signals to communication channel electronic signals and vice
versa

Answer.D

24. Who among the following were
jointly awarded the Rajiv Gandhi
Khel Ratna Award for the year
2008 ?

(A) M. C, Marykom, Vijender
Singh, Sushil Kumar
(B) M. C. Marykom, Vijender
Singh, Saina Nehwal
(C) Vijender Singh, Sushil
Kumar, R. S. Rathore
(D) M. C. Marykom, Sushil
Kumar, R. S. Rathore

Answer.

25. If the earth did not have an
atmosphere, temperature extre-
mes between day and night
would—

(A) increase
(B) decrease
(C) stay the same
(D) fluctuate rapidly

Answer.A

26. Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is
not correct 7

(A) In 1973, UNESCO launched
a worldwide programme on man
and biosphere
(B) Biosphere reserves promote
research on ecological conserva-
tion
(C) Nanda Devi Biosphere
Reserve is located in Madhya
Pradesh
(D) Biosphere reserves are
multipurpose protected areas to
preserve the genetic diversity in
ecosystems

Answer.C

27. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding
the Himalayas ?

(A) Himalayas have nappe and
recumbent folds
(B) Himalayas rose up from the
Tethys Sea
(C) Himalayas contain three
mountain ranges—Siwalil Great Himalayas and Kunlun
Ranges
(D) The orogeriy took place in
the Tertiary Era

Answer.C

28. Which one o the following is not
associated with monsoon climate
in India

(A) El Nino temporary warm
currents
(B) South•equatorial warm
currents of Indian Ocean
(C) Western disturbances
(D) Cyclones of Bay of Bengal

Answer.B

30. Which one of the following
places is nut located on the bank
of river Ganga ?

(A) Uttarkashi
(B) Kanpur
(C) Fatehpur
(D) Bhagalpur

Answer.C

31. Prominent Indian social activist
Deep Joshi was awarded the
prestigious Ramon Magsaysay
Award for the year 2009 for his-
(A) philanthropic work in the
form of the Lok Biradari Prakalp
amongst the Madia Gonds in
Gadehiroli district of Maharashtra and the neighboring
States ot Andhra Pradesh and
Madhya Pradesh
(B) extensive work in applying
wireless technologies to develop
remote areas of the Himalayas
(C) vision and leadership in
bringing professionalism to the
NGO movement in lndia
(D) dedicated service for cancer
patients and intensive research in
the prevention and cure of the
disease

Answer.C

32. Which one of the following state-
ments about Gangubai Hangal,
who died in ]uly-2009, is not
correct ?

(A) She was av Hindustani
classical singer of Kirunu Ghurumz
(B) She was awarded Bharat
Ratna in 2002
(C) She was a campaigner to
increase awareness for organ
donation
(D) She had the rare honour of
being felicitated by nine Prime
Ministers and five Presidents of
India

Answer.B

33. Which one of the following statements about WADA (World
Anti-Doping Agency) code is not
correct 7 4

(A) The code is the core document that provides the frame-
work for harmonized anti-doping
policies, rules and regulations
within sport organizations and
among public authorities
(B) The code entered into force
from january 1, 2004
(C) Under the code, the use of
any prohibited substance by an
athlete for medical reasons is not
possible
(D) Under the code, a sanction
could be applied at cases where
there is evidence that an anti-
doping rule violation has
occurred, but where there is no
positive doping-control test

Answer.C

34. Consider the following statements about lawn tennis court-
1. Hard courts are faster than
clay courts but not •a fast as
grass courts.
2. The French Open is played
on a hard court, but the US
Open is played on a clay
court.
3. An approximate north/ south
orientation of the court is
desirable during evening
play.

Which of the statements given
above is / are correct

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.B

35. If a limestone piece is dipped in
water, a bubble evolves. The
bubbling is due to

(A) Hydrogen
(B) Oxygen
(C) Water vapour
(D) Carbon dioxide

Answer.D

36. Which one among the following
Rajdhani trains covers the
longest distance 7

(A) 2433 Chennai Central
(B) 2431 Trivandrum Central
(C) 2435 Dibrugarh Town
(D) 2429 Bangalore City Junction

Answer.B

37. On which one of the following
grounds, in August 2009, Scottish
authorities released to return
home Abdel Basset al—Megrahi, a
former Libyan agent, ]ai1ed for
life for the bombing of Pan Am
Flight 103 on December 1988 that
killed 270 people, most of whom
were US nationals

(A) UN requested the Scottish
Authorities to release him
(B) He was dying of cancer
(C) Charges against him could
not be established in the Scottish
Court of Law
(D) US granted pardon to him

Answer.B

38. Consider the following paragraph-
He was seriously injured in police
lathi charge in Lahore during
demonstrations against Simon
Commission for which he
subsequently died in November
1928. Later on the British officer,
who was responsible for the lathi
charge on him, was shot dead by
Bhagat Singh and Rajguru.

The revolutionary referred to in
the above paragraph is——
(A) Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant
(B) Lala Lajpat Rai
(C) Mangal Singh V
(D) Motilal Nehru

Answer.B

39, Which one of the following
can be provided under RTI Act,
2005 ?

(A) Information leading to
incitement of an offense `
(B) Information leading to disclosure that` may constitute
contempt of court
(C) Conditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual
property
(D) Information relating ‘ to Cabinet Papers recording deliberations of Council of Ministers

Answer.D

40, In the month of October 2009, the
Indian Air Force in Mumbai
airport forced a flight of North
American Airlines Boeing 767 to
land. Which of the following
statements in this respect is / are
correct ? d `
1. It was forced to land, because
the Indian Air Force was
reported that there was a
bomb planted in the plane.
2. The plane was travelling to
Bangkok, Thailand from Fuji—
riah, United Arab Emirates.
3. The plane was carrying US
troops,
Select the correct answer using
the code given below—

Codes: .

(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 1 and 3 only 4
(C) 2 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Answer.A

41. Consider the following statements about Tata Steel—
l. It is Asia’s’ first privately
owned integrated iron and
steel plant. ‘
2. It is the first company outside A
Iapan to get the Deming
Application Prize in 2008 for
excellence in total quality
management. .
3. Immediately after the enact—
ment of Provident Fund Law
in India, Tata Steel intro-
duced provident fund for its
employees.
4. It is the first company in the
world to get Social Accoun-
tability 8000 certification
from Social Accountability
International, USA.

Which of the statements given
above are correct ?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1 and 4

Answer.D

42. Consider the following statements about the Queen’s Baton
Relay- . .
1. The helix shape of the Baton
for the 2010 Commonwealth
Games, created out of
aluminium, is coated with a
graded and layered soil
pattern in black, yellow and
red to represent the diversity
of Commonwealth nations.
2. This Relay traditionally
begins with a commencement
ceremony at Buckingham
Palace, London, during
which, the Queen entrusts
the Baton containing her
message to the athletes to the
first honorary relay runner.
3. The Relay for the 1998 Games
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
was the first to travel to other
nations of the Common-
wealth.

Which of the statements given
above is / are correct ?

(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) 1 and 3 only

Answer.B

43, Which one of the following
crops’ production has been
exceeding target since 2004-2005
in India, but its growers have
been committing suicide in large
numbers in many parts of the
country every year ?

(A) Pulse
(B) Cotton
(C) Oilseeds
(D) Wheat

Answer.B

44. Consider the following statements~
1. The DRDO developed two
variants of Prithvi Missile.
2. Prithvi II is equipped with
features of maneuverability
to deceive the enemy defence
system.
3. Induction of Prithvi Missile
enhances the capability of the
Indian Army to attack multiple targets simultaneously.

Which of the statements given
above is / are correct ?

(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 2only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) l, 2 and 3

Answer.D

45. High Altitude Warfare School of
the Indian Army is located at

(A) Gulrnarg
(B) Siachin
(C) Leh .
(D) Manali

Answer.A

46. Consider the following statements with regard to Statutory
Liquidity Ratio (SLR)-
1. To meet SLR, commercial
banks can use cash only.
2. SLR is maintained by the
banks with themselves.
3. SLR restricts the banks’ lever-
, age in pumping more money
into the economy. ‘
Which of the statements given
above is / are correct

(A) l, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 2 only

Answer.C

47. Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties contained in the Constitution of India are correct ?
1. Fundamental Duties can be
enforced through writ jurisdiction.
2. Fundamental Duties have
formed a part of the Constitution since’ its adoption.
3. Fundamental Duties became
a part of the Constitution in
accordance with the recommendations of the Swaran
Singh Committee.
4, Fundamental Duties are
applicable only to the citizens
of India.

Select the correct answer using
the code given below—
Codes :
(A) 1and2
(B) 2and4
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 3 and 4

Answer.D

48. When Lord Mountbatten became
the first Governor-General of
India, who among the following
became due Governor-General
for Pakistan ?

(A) Lord Mountbatten
(B) M. A. Jinnah
(C) Liaquat Ali Khan
(D) Shaukat Ali

Answer.B

49. ’Diarchy’ was first introduced in
India under-

(A) Morley-Minto Reforms
(B) Montford Reforms
(C) Si.mon Commission Plan
(D) Government of India Act,
1935

Answer.B

50. The major thrust of Iawahar
Rozgar Yojna (]RY) is on—

(A) removal of poverty among
the Scheduled Castes in rural
areas
(B) creating additional wage
employment opportunities in
rural areas
(C) creating employment oppor-
tunities in urban areas
(D) providing training to rural
youth for self-employment

Answer.B
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