1. Who among the following Presidents of India served as the Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement for some period?
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Varahagiri Venkatagiri
- Giani Zail Singh
- Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma
2. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
List I
(Person)
| List II
(Organization
|
A. Anil Agarwal
| 1. Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd.
|
B. Gautam H. Singhania
| 2. Raymond Ltd.
|
C. Sanjay Dalmia
| 3. Vedanta Resources
|
D. Venugopal Dhoot
| 4. Videocon Group
|
Code:
| A
| B
| C
| D
|
(a)
| 3
| 1
| 2
| 4
|
(b)
| 4
| 1
| 2
| 3
|
(c)
| 3
| 2
| 1
| 4
|
(d)
| 4
| 2
| 1
| 3
|
3. To integrate cultural leaders into its meetings, which one of the following gives "Crystal Award"?
- Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- World Health Organization
- World Economic Forum
4. In India, which of the following states has the largest inland saline wetland?
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
5. Consider the following statements:
- MMTC is India's largest trading organization
- Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointy with the Government of Orissa
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
6. In which of the following states has India's largest private sector sea port been commissioned recently?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
7. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- Japan: Nikkei
- Singapore: Shcomp
- UK: FTSE
- USA: Nasdaq
8. Consider the following statements:
- INS Sindhughosh is an aircraft carrier
- INS Viraat is a submarine
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
9. Consider the following statements:
- The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends the Minimum Support Prices for 32 crops
- The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has launched the National Food Security Mission
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
10. In India, ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port?
- Kochi (Cochin)
- Dahej
- Paradip
- New Mangalore
11. Among other things, which one of the following was the purpose for which the Deepak Parekh Committee was constituted?
- To study the current socio-economic conditions of certain minority communities
- To suggest measures for financing the development of infrastructure
- To frame a policy on the production of genetically modified organisms
- To suggest measure to reduce the fiscal deficit in the Union Budget
12. The brothers Umakanth and Ramakanth Gundecha are
- Dhrupad vocalists
- Kathak dancers
- Sarod maestros
- Tabla players
13. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List I
(Famous person)
| List II
(Well-known for)
|
A. Mandakini Amte
| 1. Theatre director
|
B. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry
| 2.Social service and community leadership
|
C. Romila Thapar
| 3. Dance
|
D. Vanashree Rao
| 4. History writing
|
Code:
| A
| B
| C
| D
|
a
| 2
| 1
| 4
| 3
|
b
| 2
| 4
| 1
| 3
|
c
| 3
| 1
| 4
| 2
|
d
| 3
| 4
| 1
| 2
|
14. With reference to Stree Shakti Puraskar, for which one of the following is "Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award" given?
- Administrative skills
- Achievements in scientific research
- Achievements in sports and games
- Courage and valour
15. In which state is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Sikkim
- Uttarakhand
16. With which one of the following has the B.K. Chaturvedi Committee dealt?
- Review of Centre-State relations
- Review of Delimitation Act
- Tax reforms and measures to increase revenues
- Price reforms in the oil sector
17. Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following?
- Bahubali
- Buddha
- Mahavir
- Nataraja
18. Consider the following pairs:
| Tradition
| State
|
1.
| Gatka, a traditional martial art
| Kerala
|
2.
| Madhubani, a traditional painting
| Bihar
|
3.
| Singhey Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival
| Jammu and Kashmir
|
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- 1 and 2 only
- 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
19. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
| List I
(Famous person)
|
| List II
(Well-known as)
|
A.
| Anna Hazare
| 1.
| Lawyer
|
B.
| Deepak Parekh
| 2.
| Banker
|
C.
| GVK Reddy
| 3.
| Gandhian and social activist
|
D.
| Harish Salve
| 4.
| Industrialist
|
Code:
| A
| B
| C
| D
|
a
| 1
| 2
| 4
| 3
|
b
| 1
| 4
| 2
| 3
|
c
| 3
| 2
| 4
| 1
|
d
| 3
| 4
| 2
| 1
|
20. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
| List I
(Famous person)
|
| List II
(Well-known as)
|
A.
| Amrita Sher-Gil
| 1.
| Dancer
|
B.
| Bhimsen Joshi
| 2.
| Painter
|
C.
| Rukmini Devi Arundale
| 3.
| Poet
|
D.
| Suryakant Tripathi Nirala
| 4.
| Singer
|
Code:
| A
| B
| C
| D
|
a
| 2
| 1
| 4
| 3
|
b
| 2
| 4
| 1
| 3
|
c
| 3
| 1
| 4
| 2
|
d
| 3
| 4
| 1
| 2
|
21. With reference to the schemes launched by the Union Government, consider the following statements:
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
- Minstry of Textiles launched the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
22. Consider the following pairs:
| Persons
| Sport
|
1.
| Anand Pawar
| Chess
|
2.
| Akhil Kumar
| Boxing
|
3.
| Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia
| Golf
|
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
23. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
| List I
(Book)
|
| List II
(Author)
|
A.
| In Custody
| 1.
| Amartya Sen
|
B.
| Sea of Poppies
| 2.
| Amitav Ghosh
|
C.
| The Argumentative Indian
| 3.
| Anita Desai
|
D.
| Unaccostomed Earth
| 4.
| Jhumpa Lahiri
|
Code:
| A
| B
| C
| D
|
a
| 4
| 1
| 2
| 3
|
b
| 4
| 2
| 1
| 3
|
c
| 3
| 2
| 1
| 4
|
d
| 3
| 1
| 2
| 4
|
24. Among the following, who are the Agaria community?
- A traditional toddy tappers community of Andhra Pradesh
- A traditional fishing community of Maharashtra
- A traditional silk-weaving community of Kerala
- A traditional salt pan workers community of Gujarat
25. Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list?
- Dilwara Temple
- Kalka-Simla Railway
- Bhiterkania Mangrove Area
- Vishakapatnam to Araku valley railway line
Answer:
1.c 2.c 3. d 4.d 5.c 6.a 7.b 8.d 9.d 10.b
11.b 12.a 13.a 14.a 15.b 16.d 17.a 18.c 19.c 20.b
21.b 22.b 23.c 24.d 25.b
