Tnpsc Combined Engineering Subordinate Services Exam Previous Questions in English
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Tnpsc Combined Engineering Subordinate Services Exam Previous Questions in English
1. If a person moving from pole to equator, the centrifugal force acting on him
A) Increases
B) Decreases
C) Remains the same
D) Increase and then decrease
2. Elements like Silicon and Germanium to be used as a semi conductor is purified by ______ method.
A) Heating under vaccum
B) Zone-refining
C) Van-Arkel Method
D) Electrolysis
3. Match the following :
a) Zoophily – 1. Vallisneria
b) Hydrophily – 2. Grass
c) Entomophily – 3. Canna
d) Anemophily – 4. Salvia
a) b) c) d)
A) 4 3 2 1
B) 3 2 1 4
C) 1 2 3 4
D) 3 1 4 2
4. Which law is used to understand the structure and functions of heart and blood vessels?
A) Chargaff’s law
B) Dopler’s law
C) Hardy Weinberg law
D) Laplace law
5. The ends of the seminiferous tubules open into an irregular networks, which is called,
A) Albuginea
B) Testis
C) Spermatic card
D) Rate testis
6. Average rain in temperate forest is
A) 850mm – 2000mm
B) 850mm – 2600mm
C) 750mm – 1500mm
D) 250mm – 750 mm
7. In Central dogama of Molecular biology
A) X – Replication, Y – Transcription, Z – Translation
B) X – Transcription, Y – Translation, Z – Replication
C) X – Splicing, Y – Transcription, Z – Translation
D) X – Translation, Y – Replication, Z – Splicing
8. Name a clinical trial in which blood is transfused from recovered COVID-19 patients to a Corona virus patient who is in critical condition
A) Plasma Therapy
B) Solidarity
C) Remdesivir
D) Hydroxychloroquine
9. ‘NITI Aayog’ substituted Planning Commission was effect from
A) January 1, 2015
B) February 2, 2015
C) January 5, 2018
D) March 15, 2015
10. The ministry of Jal Shakthi of Government of India recently Tamil Nadu was awarded (2019) place in
A) 3rd Place
B) 2nd Place
C) 1st Place
D) 10th Place
11. Which of the below bounds Nagaland on the east?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Myanmar
D) Manipur
12. World differently abled persons day is celebrated on
A) December 3
B) November 3
C) October 3
D) August 3
13. Chennai Metro Rail project phase I was fully operated on
A) 10. 2. 2020
B) 10. 2. 2019
C) 10. 2. 2021
D) 10. 2. 2018
14. Which country conferred its highest civilian award to our Prime Minister 4th June 2016?
A) China
B) Russia
C) Afghanistan
D) United States of America
15. Which River is known as the “River of Death” in Eastern Ladakh?
A) Damodar river
B) Tapti river
C) Indus river
D) Shyok river
16. Who was the winner in grand slam (Tennis) singles match in 2020?
A) Sania Mirza
B) Ramkumar
C) Magesh Bhupathi
D) Smit Nagal
17. State the meaning of Inversion of Temperature
A) Increasing temperature with increasing height
B) Decreasing temperature with increasing height
C) Increasing temperature with decreasing height
D) Increasing temperature with increasing humidity
18. Assertion (A) : The arid soil is dry due to prevalence of the dry climate, high temperature and accelerated evaporation.
Reason (R) : This is also dry due to lacks of humus content became of absence of vegetative cover.
A) (A) is false, (R) is true
B) (A) is true, (R) is false
C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
D) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
19. Choose the wrong sentence :
A) An Earthquake is sudden, rapid shaking of the surface of the earth
B) Earthquakes strike suddenly without warning and can occur at any time
C) The impacts of the earthquakes include deaths, injuries and damage of property
D) Use an electric lift if inside the building during on earthquake
20. _______ was an important source of subsistence of the Harappans.
A) Fishing
B) Agriculture
C) Pottery
D) Craft production
21. Assertion (A) : Periyapuranam was written by Sekkizhar during the reign of Cholas. Seevakasindhamani and Kambaramayanam were also written during the reign of Cholas.
Reason (R) : Tamil literature flourished during Cholas period.
Considering (A) and (R), choose the correct answer :
A) (A) is true, (R) is false
B) (A) is false, (R) is true
C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
D) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
22. Integrated rural development programme was introduced on
A) 1990
B) 1992
C) 1982
D) 1980
23. Assertion (A) : The 42nd Constitution Amendment has been referred to as the ‘Mini Constitution’
Reason (R) : It was the bulkiest and most comprehensive amendment.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
24. Consider the following correctly matched :
I. National emergency – Article 352
II. War emergency – Article 343
III. State emergency – Article 356
IV. Financial emergency – Article 360
A) I, II and IV
B) II, III and IV
C) I, II and III
D) I, III and IV
25. When do we celebrate ‘International Human Rights Day’ every year?
A) 10th September
B) 10th December
C) 14th November
D) 10th October
26. Who among the following recommends to the parliament for the abolition of the legislative council in a state?
A) The Legislative assembly of the concerned state
B) The President of India
C) The legislative council of the concerned state
D) The Governor of the concerned state
27. The Supreme Court Judges has been appointed by the President is consultation with
A) The Prime Minister
B) CJI Lead Collegium
C) The Law Minister
D) The Vice President
28. Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Act, four language are included under eighth schedule of the constitution of India, there by the number of official language up to 22?
(Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali).
A) Constitution Amendment 90 Act – 2003
B) Constitution Amendment 91 Act – 2003
C) Constitution Amendment 92 Act – 2003
D) Constitution Amendment 93 Act – 2005
29. What does ‘BIMARU’ implies?
A) States with the lowest birth rates
B) States with the Highest mortality rates
C) The most populous states
D) The least populous states
30. Assertion (A) : The seventh five year plan was successful
Reason (R) : For the first time, due to the pressure from private sector, the private sector got the priority over public sector
A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
31. Match List I with List II :
List I – List II
a) First World War – 1. High Yielding varieties
b) New Industrial policy – 2. 1960
c) Green revolution – 3. 1991
d) HYV – 4. 1914
a) b) c) d)
A) 4 3 2 1
B) 2 1 4 3
C) 4 3 1 2
D) 2 3 4 1
32. Consider the following statement
Assertion (A) : Chennai is nick named as “The Detroit of Asia” is home to a large number of Auto components Industries
Reason (R) : Tamil Nadu has 28% share each in automotive and auto components industries 19% in the truck segment and 18% passenger cars and two wheelers
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the right explanation to (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
33. Which of the following emerged as the hot bed of militant nationalism during the Swadeshi movement?
1) Punjab
2) Bengal
3) Maharashtra
4) Tuticorin
A) 1 alone correct
B) 1 and 4 are correct
C) 2 alone correct
D) 1, 2, 3, 4 are correct
34. Assertion (A) : Jawaharlal Nehru’s regime is the golden period for the development of modern science
Reason (R) : Atomic research and space research were started during his regimen
Considering (A) and (R), choose the correct answer
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
35. According to Laplace, sound propagation is an ______ process.
A) Isothermal
B) Adiabatic
C) Isobaric
D) Isochoric
36. Velocity of electromagnetic waves Cis equal to
A)
B)
C)
D)
37. Magnesium hydroxide is used as a medicine for curing
A) Eyelotion
B) Stomach disorder
C) To remove stains in clothes
D) Head ache
38. The liquid fertilizer which releases about 60 nutrients from which plants can benefit is
A) Ammonium nitrate solution
B) Liquid ammonia fertilizer
C) Liquid nitrogen fertilizer
D) Seaweed liquid fertilizer
39. The roots that grows vertically downwards from the lateral branches into the soil is called as
A) Epiphytic roots
B) Prop roots
C) Climbing roots
D) Stilt roots
40. Which one of the following mineral is needed large quantity for plants?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Calcium
D) Magnesium
41. Which is used for synthesis of anthocyanin, lignin and other aromatic compounds
A) Erythrose
B) Sucrose
C) Glucose
D) Fructose
42. The silk moth begins to produce silk fibre, during this stage of its life cycle
A) 3rd instar larva
B) 4th instar larva
C) 5th instar larva
D) Pupa
43. What is the capacity of Blu-ray disc?
A) 50 GB
B) 4.7 GB
C) 1.5 GB
D) 2 TB
44. Name the application recommended by the Central Pollution Board of India to know about the “quality of air”
A) Sameer
B) Umang
C) Diksha
D) Aarogya setu
45. What is the name of “half-humanoid” (robotic) astronaut, which will be on board the Gaganyaan?
A) Skybot
B) Vyomitra
C) Sophia
D) Astrobee
46. The Technology used for stopping the brain from processing pain is
A) Precision medicine
B) Wireless brain sensor
C) Virtual reality
D) Radiology
47. National Statistical Commission NSC was set up in
A) 2001
B) 2006
C) 2005
D) 2008
48. The voting age in general elections was reduced from 21 years to 18 by the
A) 60th Amendment
B) 61st Amendment
C) 62nd Amendment
D) 63rd Amendment
49. All the following statements are correct except
A) World’s largest highway tunnel is locked in India
B) The tunnel is located at an altitude of about 5000 meters above sea level
C) All the cool temperatures to travel and to establish the tunnels length 9.02 km
D) It is built by the Border Road Organisation (BRO)
50. Which Lok Sabha election had the VVPAT was came into existence?
A) 2014 Lok Sabha election
B) 2015 Lok Sabha election
C) 2006 Lok Sabha election
D) 2000 Lok Sabha election
51. According to Constitutional Act 338 A. Which commission was setup with effect from 19th February 2004?
A) National Human Rights Commission
B) National Women’s Commission
C) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
D) National Commission for Backward Caste
52. Ramvilas Paswan – made Guiness Record for winning highest margin of votes in parliamentary election of which state?
A) Bhagalpur
B) Buxar
C) Banka
D) Hajipur
53. Assertion (A) : A galaxy is a system of billions of stars, stellar remnants, inter Steller gas, dust and dark matter.
Reason (R) : The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.
A) (A) is true, (R) is false
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is false, (R) is true
D) Both (A) and (R) are true but is not the correct explanation of (A).
54. Assertion (A) : Intensive Agriculture pattern, farmers prefer the cultivation of short duration crops.
Reason (R) : Generally it is practiced wherein the size of the agricultural land holding is small.
A) Both (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
D) (R) is true, (A) is false.
55. Deals with the distribution of human communities on the earth in relation to their geographical environment
A) Anthropo Geography
B) Social Geography
C) Bio Geography
D) Political Geography
56. In the First battle of Tarain in 1191 A. D. Prithviraj Chauhan, the ruler of Ajmer
A) defeated Muhammed Ghori
B) was defeated by Muhammed Ghori
C) first battle of Tarain was not fought in 1191 A. D.
D) none of these
57. Name the states where the Bhamini government spread over
A) Maharashtra and Karnataka
B) Maharashtra and Gujarat
C) Maharashtra and Telangana
D) Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
58. Who was announced August offer in 1940?
A) Lord Linlithgow
B) Lord Wavel
C) Lord Mountbatten
D) Minto
59. One Kalam is equal to _____ kg.
A) 27 kg
B) 28 kg
C) 32 kg
D) 72 kg
60. On 29th March 1857, who was hanged?
A) Bahadur Shah
B) Tantia Tope
C) Jansi Rani
D) Mangal Pande
61. The order of following words seen in preamble is
1. Democratic
2. Socialist
3. Sovereign
4. Secular
5. Republic
A) 3, 2, 4, 1, 5
B) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
C) 3, 2, 1, 4, 5
D) 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
62. Which of the following is the Judiciary for Maharashtra and Goa?
A) Madras High court
B) Mumbai High Court
C) Supreme Court of India
D) Madurai branches of High Court
63. Which feature of the India constitution stipulates that it shall be the duty of every citizens of India to develop the scientific temper, humanism, the sprit of inquiry and reform?
A) Fundamental duties
B) Fundamental rights
C) Directive principles of state policy
D) Preamble
64. Assertion (A) : 73rd Amendment Act brought rural local bodies.
Reason (R) : Democracy reached grass root level through local governments.
Directions : Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) in the context of two statements, which of the following is correct.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
65. Lok Adalat was introduced in the year
A) 1950
B) 1987
C) 1984
D) 2000
66. 28 which organization is exempt the Right to Information Act?
A) Educational Department
B) Highways Department
C) Intelligence Bureau
D) Corporation Offices
67. Under which system the ownership of the land was maintained by the collective body usually the villagers?
A) Zamindari system
B) Mahal Wari system
C) Ryotwari system
D) Land Tenure
68. “The Kisan Credit Card” scheme (KCC) was introduced in
A) 1996 – 1997
B) 1998 – 1999
C) 1999 – 2000
D) 2000 – 2001
69. Self Help group bank linked programme was started in
A) 1990
B) 1992
C) 2010
D) 2016
70 Assertion (A) : Ramachandra Guha calls Kumarappa as “Green Gandhian”.
Reason (R) : Kumarappa was the founder of modern environmentalism in India.
A) (A) is true, (R) is false
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is false, (R) is true
D) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
71. The reformation in England was started not by the theologians, but by the king
A) Louie XIV
B) Henry VIII
C) Louie XVI
D) Louie ZV
72. Who said “Better bullock carts and freedom than a train deluxe with subjection”?
A) Annie Besant
B) M. Veeraraghavachari
C) G. S. Arundale
D) B. P. Wadia
73. From the following statements state which, statements are correct or incorrect
Statement I : The Dandi March was to cover 395 kms from Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi on the Gujarat Coast
Statement II : Gandhi set out on the March and Reached Dandi on the 25th day (i.e) 6 April 1930
A) Statement I and II are incorrect
B) Statement I is correct but II is incorrect
C) Both statement I and II are correct
D) Statement I is incorrect, but II is correct
74. Which of the following statement, Lokmanya Tilak, wrote in his papers Kesari and Mahratta, are true?
A) The victory of the coral mill workers
B) The victory of the Dandi salt sathyagraha
C) The victory of the vedaranyam salt sathyagraha
D) The success of the Swadeshi Navigation company
1. If a person moving from pole to equator, the centrifugal force acting on him
A) Increases
B) Decreases
C) Remains the same
D) Increase and then decrease
2. Elements like Silicon and Germanium to be used as a semi conductor is purified by ______ method.
A) Heating under vaccum
B) Zone-refining
C) Van-Arkel Method
D) Electrolysis
3. Match the following :
a) Zoophily – 1. Vallisneria
b) Hydrophily – 2. Grass
c) Entomophily – 3. Canna
d) Anemophily – 4. Salvia
a) b) c) d)
A) 4 3 2 1
B) 3 2 1 4
C) 1 2 3 4
D) 3 1 4 2
4. Which law is used to understand the structure and functions of heart and blood vessels?
A) Chargaff’s law
B) Dopler’s law
C) Hardy Weinberg law
D) Laplace law
5. The ends of the seminiferous tubules open into an irregular networks, which is called,
A) Albuginea
B) Testis
C) Spermatic card
D) Rate testis
6. Average rain in temperate forest is
A) 850mm – 2000mm
B) 850mm – 2600mm
C) 750mm – 1500mm
D) 250mm – 750 mm
7. In Central dogama of Molecular biology
A) X – Replication, Y – Transcription, Z – Translation
B) X – Transcription, Y – Translation, Z – Replication
C) X – Splicing, Y – Transcription, Z – Translation
D) X – Translation, Y – Replication, Z – Splicing
8. Name a clinical trial in which blood is transfused from recovered COVID-19 patients to a Corona virus patient who is in critical condition
A) Plasma Therapy
B) Solidarity
C) Remdesivir
D) Hydroxychloroquine
9. ‘NITI Aayog’ substituted Planning Commission was effect from
A) January 1, 2015
B) February 2, 2015
C) January 5, 2018
D) March 15, 2015
10. The ministry of Jal Shakthi of Government of India recently Tamil Nadu was awarded (2019) place in
A) 3rd Place
B) 2nd Place
C) 1st Place
D) 10th Place
11. Which of the below bounds Nagaland on the east?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Myanmar
D) Manipur
12. World differently abled persons day is celebrated on
A) December 3
B) November 3
C) October 3
D) August 3
13. Chennai Metro Rail project phase I was fully operated on
A) 10. 2. 2020
B) 10. 2. 2019
C) 10. 2. 2021
D) 10. 2. 2018
14. Which country conferred its highest civilian award to our Prime Minister 4th June 2016?
A) China
B) Russia
C) Afghanistan
D) United States of America
15. Which River is known as the “River of Death” in Eastern Ladakh?
A) Damodar river
B) Tapti river
C) Indus river
D) Shyok river
16. Who was the winner in grand slam (Tennis) singles match in 2020?
A) Sania Mirza
B) Ramkumar
C) Magesh Bhupathi
D) Smit Nagal
17. State the meaning of Inversion of Temperature
A) Increasing temperature with increasing height
B) Decreasing temperature with increasing height
C) Increasing temperature with decreasing height
D) Increasing temperature with increasing humidity
18. Assertion (A) : The arid soil is dry due to prevalence of the dry climate, high temperature and accelerated evaporation.
Reason (R) : This is also dry due to lacks of humus content became of absence of vegetative cover.
A) (A) is false, (R) is true
B) (A) is true, (R) is false
C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
D) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
19. Choose the wrong sentence :
A) An Earthquake is sudden, rapid shaking of the surface of the earth
B) Earthquakes strike suddenly without warning and can occur at any time
C) The impacts of the earthquakes include deaths, injuries and damage of property
D) Use an electric lift if inside the building during on earthquake
20. _______ was an important source of subsistence of the Harappans.
A) Fishing
B) Agriculture
C) Pottery
D) Craft production
21. Assertion (A) : Periyapuranam was written by Sekkizhar during the reign of Cholas. Seevakasindhamani and Kambaramayanam were also written during the reign of Cholas.
Reason (R) : Tamil literature flourished during Cholas period.
Considering (A) and (R), choose the correct answer :
A) (A) is true, (R) is false
B) (A) is false, (R) is true
C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
D) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
22. Integrated rural development programme was introduced on
A) 1990
B) 1992
C) 1982
D) 1980
23. Assertion (A) : The 42nd Constitution Amendment has been referred to as the ‘Mini Constitution’
Reason (R) : It was the bulkiest and most comprehensive amendment.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
24. Consider the following correctly matched :
I. National emergency – Article 352
II. War emergency – Article 343
III. State emergency – Article 356
IV. Financial emergency – Article 360
A) I, II and IV
B) II, III and IV
C) I, II and III
D) I, III and IV
25. When do we celebrate ‘International Human Rights Day’ every year?
A) 10th September
B) 10th December
C) 14th November
D) 10th October
26. Who among the following recommends to the parliament for the abolition of the legislative council in a state?
A) The Legislative assembly of the concerned state
B) The President of India
C) The legislative council of the concerned state
D) The Governor of the concerned state
27. The Supreme Court Judges has been appointed by the President is consultation with
A) The Prime Minister
B) CJI Lead Collegium
C) The Law Minister
D) The Vice President
28. Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Act, four language are included under eighth schedule of the constitution of India, there by the number of official language up to 22?
(Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali).
A) Constitution Amendment 90 Act – 2003
B) Constitution Amendment 91 Act – 2003
C) Constitution Amendment 92 Act – 2003
D) Constitution Amendment 93 Act – 2005
29. What does ‘BIMARU’ implies?
A) States with the lowest birth rates
B) States with the Highest mortality rates
C) The most populous states
D) The least populous states
30. Assertion (A) : The seventh five year plan was successful
Reason (R) : For the first time, due to the pressure from private sector, the private sector got the priority over public sector
A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
31. Match List I with List II :
List I – List II
a) First World War – 1. High Yielding varieties
b) New Industrial policy – 2. 1960
c) Green revolution – 3. 1991
d) HYV – 4. 1914
a) b) c) d)
A) 4 3 2 1
B) 2 1 4 3
C) 4 3 1 2
D) 2 3 4 1
32. Consider the following statement
Assertion (A) : Chennai is nick named as “The Detroit of Asia” is home to a large number of Auto components Industries
Reason (R) : Tamil Nadu has 28% share each in automotive and auto components industries 19% in the truck segment and 18% passenger cars and two wheelers
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the right explanation to (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
33. Which of the following emerged as the hot bed of militant nationalism during the Swadeshi movement?
1) Punjab
2) Bengal
3) Maharashtra
4) Tuticorin
A) 1 alone correct
B) 1 and 4 are correct
C) 2 alone correct
D) 1, 2, 3, 4 are correct
34. Assertion (A) : Jawaharlal Nehru’s regime is the golden period for the development of modern science
Reason (R) : Atomic research and space research were started during his regimen
Considering (A) and (R), choose the correct answer
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
35. According to Laplace, sound propagation is an ______ process.
A) Isothermal
B) Adiabatic
C) Isobaric
D) Isochoric
36. Velocity of electromagnetic waves Cis equal to
A)
B)
C)
D)
37. Magnesium hydroxide is used as a medicine for curing
A) Eyelotion
B) Stomach disorder
C) To remove stains in clothes
D) Head ache
38. The liquid fertilizer which releases about 60 nutrients from which plants can benefit is
A) Ammonium nitrate solution
B) Liquid ammonia fertilizer
C) Liquid nitrogen fertilizer
D) Seaweed liquid fertilizer
39. The roots that grows vertically downwards from the lateral branches into the soil is called as
A) Epiphytic roots
B) Prop roots
C) Climbing roots
D) Stilt roots
40. Which one of the following mineral is needed large quantity for plants?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Calcium
D) Magnesium
41. Which is used for synthesis of anthocyanin, lignin and other aromatic compounds
A) Erythrose
B) Sucrose
C) Glucose
D) Fructose
42. The silk moth begins to produce silk fibre, during this stage of its life cycle
A) 3rd instar larva
B) 4th instar larva
C) 5th instar larva
D) Pupa
43. What is the capacity of Blu-ray disc?
A) 50 GB
B) 4.7 GB
C) 1.5 GB
D) 2 TB
44. Name the application recommended by the Central Pollution Board of India to know about the “quality of air”
A) Sameer
B) Umang
C) Diksha
D) Aarogya setu
45. What is the name of “half-humanoid” (robotic) astronaut, which will be on board the Gaganyaan?
A) Skybot
B) Vyomitra
C) Sophia
D) Astrobee
46. The Technology used for stopping the brain from processing pain is
A) Precision medicine
B) Wireless brain sensor
C) Virtual reality
D) Radiology
47. National Statistical Commission NSC was set up in
A) 2001
B) 2006
C) 2005
D) 2008
48. The voting age in general elections was reduced from 21 years to 18 by the
A) 60th Amendment
B) 61st Amendment
C) 62nd Amendment
D) 63rd Amendment
49. All the following statements are correct except
A) World’s largest highway tunnel is locked in India
B) The tunnel is located at an altitude of about 5000 meters above sea level
C) All the cool temperatures to travel and to establish the tunnels length 9.02 km
D) It is built by the Border Road Organisation (BRO)
50. Which Lok Sabha election had the VVPAT was came into existence?
A) 2014 Lok Sabha election
B) 2015 Lok Sabha election
C) 2006 Lok Sabha election
D) 2000 Lok Sabha election
51. According to Constitutional Act 338 A. Which commission was setup with effect from 19th February 2004?
A) National Human Rights Commission
B) National Women’s Commission
C) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
D) National Commission for Backward Caste
52. Ramvilas Paswan – made Guiness Record for winning highest margin of votes in parliamentary election of which state?
A) Bhagalpur
B) Buxar
C) Banka
D) Hajipur
53. Assertion (A) : A galaxy is a system of billions of stars, stellar remnants, inter Steller gas, dust and dark matter.
Reason (R) : The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.
A) (A) is true, (R) is false
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is false, (R) is true
D) Both (A) and (R) are true but is not the correct explanation of (A).
54. Assertion (A) : Intensive Agriculture pattern, farmers prefer the cultivation of short duration crops.
Reason (R) : Generally it is practiced wherein the size of the agricultural land holding is small.
A) Both (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are correct. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
D) (R) is true, (A) is false.
55. Deals with the distribution of human communities on the earth in relation to their geographical environment
A) Anthropo Geography
B) Social Geography
C) Bio Geography
D) Political Geography
56. In the First battle of Tarain in 1191 A. D. Prithviraj Chauhan, the ruler of Ajmer
A) defeated Muhammed Ghori
B) was defeated by Muhammed Ghori
C) first battle of Tarain was not fought in 1191 A. D.
D) none of these
57. Name the states where the Bhamini government spread over
A) Maharashtra and Karnataka
B) Maharashtra and Gujarat
C) Maharashtra and Telangana
D) Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
58. Who was announced August offer in 1940?
A) Lord Linlithgow
B) Lord Wavel
C) Lord Mountbatten
D) Minto
59. One Kalam is equal to _____ kg.
A) 27 kg
B) 28 kg
C) 32 kg
D) 72 kg
60. On 29th March 1857, who was hanged?
A) Bahadur Shah
B) Tantia Tope
C) Jansi Rani
D) Mangal Pande
61. The order of following words seen in preamble is
1. Democratic
2. Socialist
3. Sovereign
4. Secular
5. Republic
A) 3, 2, 4, 1, 5
B) 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
C) 3, 2, 1, 4, 5
D) 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
62. Which of the following is the Judiciary for Maharashtra and Goa?
A) Madras High court
B) Mumbai High Court
C) Supreme Court of India
D) Madurai branches of High Court
63. Which feature of the India constitution stipulates that it shall be the duty of every citizens of India to develop the scientific temper, humanism, the sprit of inquiry and reform?
A) Fundamental duties
B) Fundamental rights
C) Directive principles of state policy
D) Preamble
64. Assertion (A) : 73rd Amendment Act brought rural local bodies.
Reason (R) : Democracy reached grass root level through local governments.
Directions : Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) in the context of two statements, which of the following is correct.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is true but (R) is false
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
65. Lok Adalat was introduced in the year
A) 1950
B) 1987
C) 1984
D) 2000
66. 28 which organization is exempt the Right to Information Act?
A) Educational Department
B) Highways Department
C) Intelligence Bureau
D) Corporation Offices
67. Under which system the ownership of the land was maintained by the collective body usually the villagers?
A) Zamindari system
B) Mahal Wari system
C) Ryotwari system
D) Land Tenure
68. “The Kisan Credit Card” scheme (KCC) was introduced in
A) 1996 – 1997
B) 1998 – 1999
C) 1999 – 2000
D) 2000 – 2001
69. Self Help group bank linked programme was started in
A) 1990
B) 1992
C) 2010
D) 2016
70 Assertion (A) : Ramachandra Guha calls Kumarappa as “Green Gandhian”.
Reason (R) : Kumarappa was the founder of modern environmentalism in India.
A) (A) is true, (R) is false
B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C) (A) is false, (R) is true
D) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
71. The reformation in England was started not by the theologians, but by the king
A) Louie XIV
B) Henry VIII
C) Louie XVI
D) Louie ZV
72. Who said “Better bullock carts and freedom than a train deluxe with subjection”?
A) Annie Besant
B) M. Veeraraghavachari
C) G. S. Arundale
D) B. P. Wadia
73. From the following statements state which, statements are correct or incorrect
Statement I : The Dandi March was to cover 395 kms from Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi on the Gujarat Coast
Statement II : Gandhi set out on the March and Reached Dandi on the 25th day (i.e) 6 April 1930
A) Statement I and II are incorrect
B) Statement I is correct but II is incorrect
C) Both statement I and II are correct
D) Statement I is incorrect, but II is correct
74. Which of the following statement, Lokmanya Tilak, wrote in his papers Kesari and Mahratta, are true?
A) The victory of the coral mill workers
B) The victory of the Dandi salt sathyagraha
C) The victory of the vedaranyam salt sathyagraha
D) The success of the Swadeshi Navigation company