SAIDAI DURAISAMYS

MANIDHA NAEYAM FREE IAS ACADEMY, CHENNAI

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NPR GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS ,NATHAM, DINDIGUL
TNPSC GROUP-II -2013- TEST SERies -II Date : 20.10.2013
___________________________________________________________________________________ INDIAN POLITY, ECONOMICS, GEOGRAPHY

1.

In which year was Preamble amended for the First time? a. 1976 b. 1960 c. 1973 d. 1978 ve;j Mz;L Kfg;Giu Kjd; Kjypy; jpUj;jk; nra;ag;gl;lJ? a. 1976 b. 1960 c. 1973 d. 1978 Which congress session adopted a resolution for a socialist society? a. Lahore session b. Karachi session c. Avadi session d. Lucknow session Nrhrypr rKjhak; - vd;w nfhs;ifia fhq;fpu]; ve;j $l;lj;njhlhpy; mwptpj;jJ? a. yh$h; b. fuhr;rp c. Mtb d. yf;Ndh Which article accords special status to Jammu and Kashmir? a. 356 b. 360 c. 372 d. 370 ve;j tpjp [k;K kw;Wk; fh\;kPUf;F jdp me;j];J toq;FfpwJ? a. 356 b. 360 c. 372 d. 370 The chairman of the Rajya Sabha has I. no right to vote II. a right to vote incase of a tie II. voting right in all the matters IV. a right to vote only on amendment bills a. I, II b. II only c. I & III d. II & IV ,e;jpa ghuhSkd;wj;jpd; Nkyitapd; jiyth; I. thf;Fhpik ngWtJ ,y;iy II. rkepiy Kuz;gLk;NghJ kl;Lk; thf;fspg;gjpy; chpik ngWfpwhh; III. vy;yh tptfhuq;fspYk; thf;Fhpik ngWfpwhh; IV. rl;ljpUj;jj;jpy; kl;Lk; thf;Fhpik ngWfpwhh; a. I, II b. II kl;Lk; c. I & III d. II & IV Which Article says Equal Pay for Equal work? a. Art 39 b. Art 48 c. Art 35 rk Ntiyf;F rk $yp vd $Wk; rl;lf;$W a. ~uj;J 39 b. ~uj;J 48 c. ~uj;J 35

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d. None of these d. vitAkpy;iy

6.

The question as to whether the preamble can be amended under article 368 of the constitution arose for the first time in the historic case of a. Barubari Union b. Kesavananda Bharathi c. Minerva Mills d. Golak Nath Case rl;lf;$W 368d; gb Kfg;Giuapy; rl;lj;jpUj;jk; nra;ayhkh? vd;w tpdh Kjd; Kjypy; vOe;j tof;F? a. ngUghp tof;F b. Nfrthde;jh ghujp tof;F c. kpdh;th tof;F d. Nfhyf;ehj; tof;F Planning commission is a a. Constitutional body c. Subsidiary of finance commission

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b. Cabinet created body d. Extra constitutional body

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jpl;lf;FO vd;gJ a. murpay; rl;lj;jpdhy; vw;gLj;jg;gl;l mikg;G b. mikr;rh; FOthy; cz;lhf;fg;gl;l xU mikg;G c. epjpahizf; FOtpd; Jiz mikg;G d. murpay; rl;lj;jpw;F mg;ghw;gl;l mikg;G

8.

The first coalition Govt. was formed at the centre by a. Mr. Chandrasekar b. Mr. A.B. Vajpayee c. Mr. V.P. Singh kj;jpapy; KjyhtJ $l;lzp murhq;fj;ij cUthf;fpath; a. jpU. re;jpuNrfh; b. jpU. V.gp. th[;gha; c. jpU.tp.gp.rpq;

d. Mr. Morarji Desai d. jpU. nkhuhh;[pNjrha;

9.

Article 31C was inserted by? a. 24th Amendment b. 42 Amendment c. 25th Amendment d. 44 Amendment rl;lf;$W 31C-ia ,izj;j rl;lj;jpUj;jk; a. 24tJ rl;lj;jpUj;jk; b. 42tJ rl;lj;jpUj;jk; c. 25tJ rl;lj;jpUj;jk; d. 44tJ rl;lj;jpUj;jk;

10. Who was the founder of Swatantra party in 1959?

a. C. Rajagopalachari b. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar c. Dr. H.V. Hande d. N.G. Ranga Rje;jpuf; fl;rpia 1959y; epWtpath; ahh;? a. rp. uh[Nfhghyhr;rhhp b. lhf;lh; gp.Mh;. mk;Ngj;fhh; c. lhf;lh; n`r;.tp.`z;Nl d. vd;.[p. uq;fh a. Charan Singh b. V.P. Singh c. Chandra Sekar gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; Fiwe;j fhyk; gpujkh; gjtp tfpj;jth;? a. ruz;rpq; b. tp.gp. rpq; c. re;jpuNrfh; d. I.K. Gujral d. I.Nf. F[;uhy;

11. Who among the following held office of the Prime Minister for the shortest period?

12. In which case did Supreme Court restore primary of fundamental rights over the Directive Principles?

a. Golaknath Case b. Kesavananda Bharathi Case c. Champakam Durairajan Case d. Minerva Mills Case ve;j tof;fpy; cr;r ePjpkd;wk; topfhl;Lk; newpKiwfis tpl mbg;gil chpikfs; Kjd;ikahdJ vd;gjid kPz;Lk; cWjp nra;jJ? a. Nfhyf;ehj; tof;F b. Nfrthde;j ghujp tof;F c. rk;gf;fk; Jiuuh[d; tof;F d. kpdh;th kpy;]; tof;F

13. Match the following

A. Trade Unions Act B. Untouchability (offences) Act C. Civil Rights Act D. Maternity Benefit Act A B C D a. 2 1 4 3 b. 1 2 3 4 c. 3 4 2 1 d. 2 1 3 4 nghUj;Jf A. njhopw;rq;f rl;lk; B. jPz;lhikf;F vjpuhd rl;lk; C. Fbik chpikfs; rl;lk; D. jha;ik eyr;rl;lk;

1. 1955 2. 1926 3. 1961 4. 1976

1. 2. 3. 4.

1955 1926 1961 1976

a. b. c. d.

A 2 1 3 2

B 1 2 4 1

C 4 3 2 3

D 3 4 1 4

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14. What is the Maximum period of National Emergency?

a. 1 year b. 3 years c. 6 months d. No maximum period mjpfgl;rk; Njrpa mtrufhy rl;lk; vj;jid fhyk; tiu ePbf;fyhk;? a. xU tUlk; b. 3 tUlq;fs; c. MWkhjk; d. vy;iy tuk;G ,y;iy

15. Ram Nandan Committee was appointed for

a. To identify creamy layer among O.B.Cs b. To regulate universities c. To look in Tamil Nadu Reservation Policies d. To check in Amending procedure of the constitution vjw;fhf uhk;ee;jd; FO epakpf;fg;gl;lJ? a. kpfTk; gpw;gLj;jg;gl;l gphptpdhpilNa cs;s fphpkp Nyaiu fz;lwpa b. gy;fiyf;fofq;fis newpg;gLj;j c. jkpo;ehl;bd; ,l xJf;fPl;L nfhs;ifia Ma;T nra;a d. rl;l jpUj;jk; gw;wp Ma;T nra;a

16. Consider the statements

1. Constituent Assembly was directly elected by the people 2. Gandhi, Jinnah and other important personalities were included in that Assembly 3. Congress won 210 seats for the constituent Assembly elections 4. constituent assembly was constituted under cabinet mission plan in November 1946. Which was/were incorrect a. 1, 3 b. 1, 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 4 d. All gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; vJ/vit jtW? 1. murpay; eph;za rigf;fhd cWg;gpdh;fs; Neubahf kf;fshy; Njh;e;njLf;fg;gl;ldh; 2. fhe;jp> [pd;dh kw;Wk; gy Kf;fpa jiyth;fs; ,jd; cWg;gpdh;fs; 3. murpay; eph;za rigf;Fhd Njh;jypy; fhq;fpu]; 210 ,lq;fis gpbj;jJ 4. murpay; eph;za rig> fhgpdl; FOtpd; ghpe;Jiuapd; fPo; etk;gh; 1946y; mikf;fg;gl;lJ. a. 1, 3 b. 1, 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 4 d. midj;Jk;

17. Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): The directive principles of state policy has been borrowed from the Irish constitution Reason (R): B.N. Rau emulated in his constitutional presidents the Irish example of distinguishing between justiciable and non-justiciable rights. Select the answer using the codes given below: 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 Ma;f: $w;W (A): muR newpKiwf; Nfhl;ghl;bd; Kf;fpakhd nfhs;iffs; Ihp\; murpay; rl;l jpl;lj;jpypUe;J vLf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ fhuzk; (R): gp.vd;.uht; jdJ murpay; khjphpia (Constitutional Precedents) epUgpf;f ePjpf;Fk;> mePjpf;Fk; ,ilNa cs;s chpikfis Ihp\; cjhuzj;ij Nkw;nfhs;s fhl;bAs;shh;. a. A kw;Wk; R rhpahdit R vd;gJ A apd; rhpahd tpsf;fk; b. A kw;Wk; R rhpahdit R vd;gJ A apd; rhpahd tpsf;fk; my;y c. A rhpahdJ Mdhy; R jtwhdJ d. A jtwhdJ Mdhy; R rhpahdJ

18. The retiring age of Supreme Court judges is

a. 70 b. 68 c. 65 d. 63 jiyik ePjpkd;w ePjpgjpfspd; Xa;T ngWk; taJ a. 70 b. 68 c. 65 d. 63

19. Electronic Voting Machines were used First Time in

a. 1999 b. 1998 c. 1989 d. 1990 kpd;dZ thf;Fg;gjpT ,ae;jpuk; Kjd; Kjypy; cgNahfg;gLj;jg;gl;l tUlk; a. 1999 b. 1998 c. 1989 d. 1990

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20. As per 86th Amendment Act of 2002 Right to Education is now under in which Article?

a. Article 20 b. Artice 19(A) c. Article 21(A) d. Article 19 86tJ rl;l jpUj;jj;jpd; gb fy;tp chpik jw;NghJ ve;j rl;lf;$wpy; cs;sJ? a. ~uj;J 20 b. ~uj;J 19(A) c. ~uj;J 21(A) d. ~uj;J 19

21. Which state has the largest number of Lok Sabha members?

a. Uttar Pradesh b. Tamil Nadu c. Madhya Pradesh d. West Bengal fPo; rigapy; mjpfkhd vz;zpf;ifAs;s khepyk; vJ? a. cj;jpug; gpuNjrk; b. jkpo;ehL c. kj;jpag; gpuNjrk; d. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;

22. Election disputes are decided by

a. President b. High Cour c. Election Commission d. Supreme Court Njh;jy; gpur;ridfis jPh;g;gJ a. FbauRj; jiyth; b. cah;ePjpkd;wk; c. Njh;jy; Mizak; d. jiyik ePjpkd;wk;

23. Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below :
List I A. Executive authority of the president B. Tenure of the President C. Election of the president D. Impeachment of the president List II 1. Article 56 2. Article 55 3. Article 61 4. Article 53 5. Article 54

A B C D a. 4 1 5 3 b. 4 2 1 5 c. 4 1 2 3 d. 4 5 3 2 gl;bay; I I gl;bay; II cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; I A. FbauR jiythpd; eph;thf mjpfhuk; B. FbauR jiythpd; gjtpfhyk; C. FbauR jiyth; Njh;jy; D. FbauR jiyth; gjtp ePf;fk; A 4 4 4 4 B 1 2 1 5 C 5 1 2 3 D 3 5 3 2

nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. gl;bay; II Article 56 Article 55 Article 61 Article 53 Article 54

a. b. c. d.

24. How many reserved parliamentary constituencies are there in Tamil Nadu?
a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 jkpo;ehl;by; ghuhSkd;w jdp njhFjpfs; vt;tsT cs;sd? a) 4 njhFjpfs; b) 5 njhFjpfs; c) 6 njhFjpfs;

d. none of these d) ,tw;wpy; vJTkpy;iy

25. The preamble to the Indian constitution was amended by the

a. 24th Amendment b. 36th Amendment c. 42nd Amendment ,e;jpa murpayikg;Gr; rl;lj;jpy; Kfg;Giu jpUj;jg;gl;lJ? a. 24tJ jpUj;jj;jpy; b. 36tJ jpUj;jj;jpy; c. 42tJ jpUj;jj;jpy;

d. 44th Amendment d. 44tJ jpUj;jj;jpy;

26. In which year for the first time was no-confidence motion moved in the parliament?

a. 1960 b. 1963 c. 1964 d. 1967 ve;j Mz;L Kjd; Kjyhf ek;gpf;ifapy;yh jPhk ; hdk; ghuhSkd;wj;jpy; nfhz;L tug;gl;lJ? a) 1960 b) 1963 c) 1964 d) 1967

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27. The first Constitutional Amendment was made in the year

a. 1950 b. 1951 c. 1952 Kjy; murpay; mikg;Gr; rl;l jpUj;jk; ele;J Mz;L a. 1950 b. 1951 c. 1952 a. 1950 b. 1963 c. 1970 kprh rl;lk; epiwNtw;wg;gl;l Mz;L a. 1950 b. 1963 c. 1970

d. 1953 d. 1953 d. 1971 d. 1971

28. MISA was passed in

29. The Supreme court has been given advisory powers under

a. Article 243 b. Article 148 c. Article 142 d. Article 143 cr;rePjp kd;wk; MNyhrid toq;Fk; mjpfhuj;ij a. tpjp 243d;gb ngw;wpUf;fpwJ b. tpjp 148d; gb ngw;wpUf;fpwJ c. tpjp 142d; gb ngw;wpUf;fpwJ d. tpjp 143d; gb ngw;wpUf;fpwJ

30. The Crown took the government of India into its own hands by
a. Charter Act, 1833 c. Indian Council Act, 1861 Mq;fpy Ml;rpahsh;fs; ,e;jpa muR a. rhrdr; rl;lk; 1883 c. ,e;jpa fTd;rpy; rl;lk; 1861

b. Government of India Act, 1858 d. Government of India Act, 1935 eph;thfj;ij jk; ifapy; ,jd; %yk; Vw;Wf;nfhz;ldh;. b. ,e;jpa murhq;f rl;lk; 1858 d. ,e;jpa murhq;f rl;lk; 1935

31. The Rajya Sabha member must have completed the age of

a. 21 years b. 25 years c. 30 years d. 35 years Nkyit cWg;gpdh;fs; ,f;Fwpg;gpl;l tajpidf; fle;jtuhf ,Uj;jy; Ntz;Lk; a. 21 taJ b. 25 taJ c. 30 taJ d. 35 taJ

32. Match the following

A. Union Constitution Committee 1. Alladi Krishnasamy Iyer B. Committee for Negotiating with states 2. Rajendra Prasad C. Provincial Constitution Committee 3. Nehru D. Special Committee to examine Drafts Committee 4. Patel A B C D a. 1 2 3 4 b. 1 3 2 4 c. 3 2 1 4 d. 3 2 4 1 nghUj;Jf A. kj;jpa murpay; mikg;G FO 1. Myb fpU~;zrhkp Iah; B. khepy tpthjf; FO 2. uhN[e;jpu gpurhj; C. gpuhe;jpa murpay; mikg;G FO 3. NeU D. tiuTf; FOf;fhd Nkw;ghh;it FO 4. gNly; A B C D a. 1 2 3 4 b. 1 3 2 4 c. 3 2 1 4 d. 3 2 4 1

33. Which Article says Equal Pay for Equal work?

a. Art 39 b. Art 48 rk Ntiyf;F rk $yp vd $Wk; rl;lf;$W a. ~uj;J 39 b. ~uj;J 48

c. Art 35 c. ~uj;J 35

d. None of these d. vitAkpy;iy

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34. Local government is a feature of

a. Most modern states b. Only democratic states c. Only unitary states d. Only federal states cs;shl;rp murhq;fk; vd;gJ _____________ jd;ikahFk; a. ngUk;ghd;ikahd jw;fhy muRfs; b. kf;fshl;rp ehLfs; kl;Lk; c. xw;iw Ml;rp ehLfs; kl;Lk; d. $l;lhl;rp ehLfs; kl;Lk;

35. The president can vacate his office by addressing his resignation to

a. Vice President of India b. Speaker of Lok Sabha c. Prime Minister d. Chief Justice of India FbauRj; jiytH jdJ gjtp tpyfy; fbjj;ij fPo;f;Fwpg;gpl;l egUf;F mDg;gyhk; a. Jizf;FbauRj;jiytH b. kf;fsit rghehafH c. gpujkH d. cr;r ePjpkd;wj;jpd; jiyik ePjpgjp

36. The Chairman of the Indian Planning Commission is

a. Planning Minister c. Prime Minister ,e;jpa jpl;lf; FOtpd; jiytH a. jpl;l mikr;rH c. gpujk mikr;rH

b. Deputy Prime Minister d. Finance Minister b. Jiz gpujk; mikr;rH d. epjp mikr;rh;

37. How many items the Concurrent List comprises in the Indian Constitution?

a. 99 items b. 61 items c. 52 items d. 47 items ,e;jpa murpayikg;gpd; nghJg; gl;baypy; vj;jid tiffs; ,lk; ngw;Ws;sd? a. 99 tiffs ; b. 61 tiffs; c. 52 tiffs ; d. 47 tiffs;

38. You will be entitled to Indian citizenship if you are

a. Domiciled in India b. Born in India c. Refuge from Pakistan d. In all these cases xUtUf;F ,e;jpa FbAhpik ngWtjw;fhd jFjpahdJ. a. ,e;jpahtpy; trpg;gtuhf ,Uj;jy; b ,e;jpahtpy; gpwe;jtuhf ,Uj;jy; c ghfp];jhdpy; ,Ue;J mfjpahf te;jtH d ,it vy;yhtw;iwAk; cilatH a. 50 members b.70 members c. 60 members d. 80 members ek;gpf;ifapy;yhj jPHkhdk; kf;fsitapy; mwpKfg;gLj;jg;gl Fiwe;jgl;rk; a. 50 cWg;gpdHfs; MjuT Njit b. 70 cWg;gpdHfs; MjuT Njit c. 60 cWg;gpdHfs; MjuT Njit d. 80 cWg;gpdHfs; MjuT Njit

39. The introduction of no confidence motion in the Lok Sabha requires the support of at least

40. Judicial Review means

a. power of the executive to review the functioning of the Judiciary b. power of the Judiciary to review legislation c. power of the Judicial Committee d. power of the court to review the functioning of the Executive ePjp kWghprPyid vd;gJ. a. ePjpj;Jiwia epHthfj; Jiw fz;fhzpg;gJ b. rl;lq;fis ePjpj;Jiw kWghprPyid nra;tJ. c. ePjpj;Jiw FO ePjpkd;wq;fisf; fz;fhzpg;gJ d. epHthfj; Jiwia ePjpj;Jiw fz;fhzpg;gJ.

41. Fundamental duties were laid down by

a. 40th Amendment b. Original Constitution b. 39th Amendment d. 42nd Amendment ve;j murpayikg;G jpUj;jj;jpd; %yk; mbg;gil flikfs; tiuaWf;fg;gl;lJ? a. 40tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk; b. %y murpay; mikg;G c. 39tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk; d. 42tJ murpayikg;G jpUj;jk;

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42. Which High Court has the Jurisdiction over Lakshadweep?

a. New Delhi b. Karnataka c. Kerala d. Mumbai ve;j khepyj;jpd; caH ePjpkd;wk; yl;r jPtpd; kPJ rl;l vy;iyia cilaJ? a. GJby;yp b. fHehlfh c. Nfush d. Kk;gha;

43. The law making body of the Centre and in Tamil Nadu are having
a. b. c. d. rl;lk; a. b. c. d. one house at the centre and two houses in Tamil Nadu one house in Tamil Nadu and one house at the centre two house at the centre and two houses in Tamil Nadu two houses at the centre and one house in Tamil nadu ,aw;Wk; rigfSf;F kj;jpapYk; jkpo;ehl;bYk; kj;jpapy; Xuit> jkpo;ehl;by; ,U mit jkpo;ehl;by; Xuit> kj;jpapy; Xuit kj;jpapy; ,U mit> jkpo;ehl;by; ,U mit kj;jpapy; ,U mit> jkpo;ehl;by; Xuit

44. In

which year the Press Commission was appointed under the Chairmanship of Justice G.S. Rajadhyaksha? a. 23rd September 1952 b. 23rd August 1954 c. 23rd September 1956 d. 23rd August 1958 ve;j ehspy; ePjpgjp [p.v];. uh[j;af;~ jiyikapy; nra;jpj;jhs; FO epakpf;fg;gl;lJ? a. 1952k; Mz;L nrg;lk;gH 23k; ehs ; b. 1954k; Mz;L Mf];l; 23k; ehs; c. 1956k; Mz;L nrg;lk;gH 23k; ehs; d. 1958k; Mz;L Mf];l; 23k; ehs;

45. The president of India is elected

a. by the people directly b. through an electoral college consisting of elected members of both houses of the parliament and the elected members of the state legislatures. c. By means of both the houses of the parliament d. By the members of the parliament and the members of the both the houses of the state legislatures ,e;jpaf; FbauRj;jiytH NjHe;njLf;fg;gLtJ. a. ,e;jpa Fbkf;fshy; Nehpilj; NjHjy; %yk; b. ghuhSkd;wj;jpd; ,U mitfspd; NjHe;njLf;fg;gl;l cWg;gpdH kw;;Wk; khepy rl;lNguitfspd; NjHe;njLf;fg;gl; cWg;gpdHfs; mlq;fpa NjHthsH FOthy; c. ghuhSkd;w ,U mit cWg;gpdHfshy; kl;Lk; d. ghuhSkd;w cWg;gpdHfs; kw;Wk; khepy rl;lkd;wq;fspd; ,U mit cWg;gpdHfshy;.

46. The father of Political Science is

a. Socrates b. Plato murpay; mwptpaypd; je;ij vdg;gLgtH a. rhf;ub]; b. gpshl;Nlh

c. Cicero c. rp]Nuh

d. Aristotle d. mhp];lhby;

47. Writ of Mandamus means

a. produce by the body fl;lisg; Nguhiz vd;gJ. a. Misf; nfhz;L vd;gJ c. ghUila mjpfhuj;jhy;

b. command

c. by whose authority

d. Certify the records

b. nray;gLj;Jk; Vty; Miz d. murpay; rl;lj;jpw;F mg;ghw;gl;l mikg;G

48. Planning Commission is a

I. Constitutional Body II. Cabinet created body III. Subsidiary of finance commission IV. Extra Constitutional body a. I & II b. II, III, IV c. I, III, IV d. IV only jpl;lf;FO vd;gJ I. murpay; rl;lj;jpdhy; Vw;gLj;jg;gl;l mikg;G II. mikr;rH FOthy; cz;lhf;fg;gl;l xU mikg;G III. epahizf; FOtpd; Jiz mikg;G IV. murpay; rl;lj;jpw;F mg;ghw;gl;l mikg;G a. I & II b. II, III, IV c. I, III, IV d. IV only

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49. When was the Panchayat Raj introduced in India?

c. 1950 b.1959 c. 1952 gQ;rhaj;J muR Kiw ,e;jpahtpy; Njhd;wpa Mz;L a. 1950 b. 1959 c. 1952

d. 1962 d. 1962

50. What is the maximum gap permissible between two sessions of parliament ?

a. Three months b. six months c. Nine months d. One year ghuhSkd;w ,U $l;lj; njhlHfSf;fpilNa mDkjpf;fg;gl;l mjpfgl;r ,ilntsp fhyk; vd;d? a. %d;W khjq;fs; b. MWkhjq;fs; c. xd;gJ khjq;fs; d. Xuhz;;L

51. The Planning Commission of India

I. was set up in 1950 II. Is a constitutional body III. is an advisory body IV. Is a government department A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. III only ,e;jpa jpl;lf;FOthdJ 1. 1950y; mikf;fg;gl;lJ 2. mJ ,e;jpa murpayikg;ghy; mq;fPfhpf;fg;gl;l xU cs;sikg;G 3. mJ xU MNyhrid mikg;G 4. mJ xU murhq;f ,yhfh A. 1, 2 B. 2, 3 C. 1, 3 D. 3 kl;Lk;

52. Match the following

a. First Plan b. Second Plan c. Third Plan d. Fourth Plan e. Fifth Plan a b A. 1 2 B. 2 1

c 3 3

1. Rapid Industrialisation 2. Community Development Programme 3. Expansion of basic industries 4. Minimum Needs Programme 5. Achievement of self reliance and growth with stability d e a b c d e 4 5 C. 2 1 3 4 5 5 4 D. 2 1 4 5 3

nghUj;Jf a. Kjy; jpl;lk; b. ,uz;lhk; jpl;lk; c. %d;whk; jpl;lk; d. ehd;fhk; jpl;lk; e. Ie;jhk; jpl;lk; a b A. 1 2 B. 2 1

1. 2. 3. 4. c 3 3

Ntfkha; njhopy;kakhf;fy; rKjha Kd;Ndw;wj; jpl;lq;fs; mbg;gil njhopy;fs; tphpthf;fk; mbg;gil Njit (epiwNtw;Wk;) jpl;lk; 5. jw;rhh;G ngWjYk;> epiyahd Kd;Ndw;wk; d e a b c d e 4 5 C. 2 1 3 4 5 5 4 D. 2 1 4 5 3

53. Inflation is caused by

I. increase in money supply II. increase in production III. decrease in production A. I & III B. II & III C. III only D. All of these gztPf;fk; Vw;glf; fhuzq;fs; I. gz mspg;gpy; cah;T II. cw;gj;jpapy; mjpfhpg;G III. cw;gj;jpapy; FiwT A. I & III B. II & III C. III kl;Lk; D. midj;Jk;

54. Consider the following statements:

I. Co-operative organizations are non-profit making body II. Co-operative societies are functioning with the direction of their departments. III. The Principles of co-operation may be contrary to the Co-operative Act some times. A. I alone is correct B. I and II are correct C. I, and III are correct D. All are correct

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fPof ; ;fhZk; $w;Wfis Ma;f I. $l;LwT epWtdq;fs; yhgkPl;Lk; epWtdkpy;iy II. $l;LwT epWtdq;fs; mth;fspd; Jiwapd; Mizapd;gb eilngWfpwJ III. $l;Lwtpd; nfhs;iffs; mjdpd; rl;lj;jpw;F rpy rkaq;fspy; khWgl;bUf;fpwJ ,f;$w;Wfspy; A. I kl;Lk; rhpahdJ B. I kw;Wk; II rhpahdit C. I, II kw;Wk; III rhpahdit D. midj;Jk; rhpahdit

55. The system of value added taxation is applicable to

A. Excise duties B. Income tax C. Estate duty kjpg;gPl;L thp ,jw;Fg; nghUe;Jk; A. Rq;f thpfs; B. tUkhd thp C. nrhj;J v];Nll; thp

D. Taxes on agricultural income D. tptrha tUkhd thp

56. The Zero Base Budgeting in India was first experimented from

A. April, 1987 B. April, 2000 C. April, 1991 D. None of these g+[;a mbg;gil tuT nryT epjp jpl;lkply; Kjy; Kiwahf ,e;jpahtpy; ghpNrhjpf;fg;gl;lJ A. Vg;uy; 1987 B. Vg;uy; 2000 C. Vg;uy; 1991 D. VJkpy;iy

57. Who is called the Father of Economics

A. Max Muller B. Karl Marx C. Adam Smith ,e;jpag; nghUshjhuj;jpd; je;ij vdg;gLgth; ahh;? A. khf;]; Ky;yh; B. fhh;y; khh;f] ; ; C. Mjk; ];kpj;

D. None of these D. ,th;fSs; vtUkpy;iy

58. After 1991, the central Government implemented various far reaching reforms in the area of taxation.
This was based on the recommendations of the A. Wanchoo Committee B. Rajah Chelliah Committee C. Raj Committee D. Narsimhan Committee 1991f;F gpwF kj;jpa muR gy ePz;lfhy tpisT jUk; rPh;jpUj;jq;fis thp tpjpg;gpy; nra;jJ. ,J fPof ; ;fz;l FOtpd; ghpe;Jiufspd; mbg;gilapy; mike;jJ. A. thQ;Nrh FO B. uh[h nry;iyah FO C. uh[; FO D. eurpk;kd; FO

59. Funds belonging to Government of India are kept in

1. Consolidated Fund of India 2. Public Account Fund of India 3. Contingency Fund of India A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 ,e;jpahtpd; gzk; ,q;F itf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ 1. ,e;jpahtpd; ,ize;j epjpak; 2. ,e;jpahtpd; nghJf;fzf;F epjpak; 3. ,e;jpahtpd; neUf;fbj; Njit epjpak; A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3

60. The Book planned Economy of India in 1934 was written by

A. Morarjee Desai B. Pandit Nehru C. M. Visweswaraya D. Dr. Gadgil 1934Mk; Mz;L vOjg;gl;l jpl;lkpl;l ,e;jpa nghUshjhuk; vd;w E}ypd; Mrphpah; A. nkhuhh;[p Njrha; B. gz;bl; NeU C. vk;.tp];Nt];tua;ah D. lhf;lh; fhl;fpy;

61. The industries (Regulation and Development) Act was introduced in

A. 1951 B. 1955 C. 1961 njhopy; (xOq;F Kiw kw;Wk; tsh;r;rp) rl;lk;> ,aw;wg;gl;l Mz;L A. 1951 B. 1955 C. 1961

D. 1956 D. 1956

62. Which one of the following will directly increase GNP?

A. An increase in investment C. A fall in national debt

B. A surplus budget D. A rise in the interest rate

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fPof ; ;fhZk; vjdhy; Njrpa nkhj;j cw;gj;jp ngUFk;? A. %yjdj;jpy; tsh;r;rp B. cghptuT nryTj; jpl;lk; C. NjrPaf; fld; FiwT D. tl;b tPjj;jpy; cah;T

63. Long-terms loans is Indias Co-operative structure are extended by

A. Primary Co-operative Societies B. Central Bank C. State Co-operative Banks D. Land Development Banks ,e;jpahtpy; $l;LwT mikg;gpy; ePz;lfhy fld;fis toq;FtJ A. Kjd;ik $l;LwT rq;fq;fs; B. kj;jpa tq;fpfs; C. khepyf; $l;LwT tq;fpfs; D. epytq;fpfs;

64. Indias oldest iron and steel plant is

A. TISCO at Jamshedpur B. TISCO at Burmpur C. Durgapur Iron and Steel Plant D. Rourkela Iron and Steel Plant ,e;jpahtpy; kpfg; goikahd ,Uk;G cUf;Fj; njhopw;rhiy A. [hk;n~l;g+h; b];Nfh B. gh;k;g+h; b];Nfh C. Jh;f;fhg+h; ,Uk;G cUf;fhiy D. &h;Nfyh ,Uk;G cUf;fhiy

65. Which of the following programmes were started during the Sixth Five Year Plan?
I. NREP II. RLEGP III. IRDP A. I & III B. II & IV C. I, II & III fPof ; ;fz;ltw;wpy; MwhtJ Ie;jhz;L jpl;lf;fhyj;jpy; Jtq;fg;gl;l I. NREP II. RLEGP III. IRDP A. I & III B. II & IV C. I, II & III

IV. JRY D. I, III & IV jpl;lq;fs; ahit? IV. JRY D. I, III & IV

66. Indian rupee was last devalued in

A. January, 1991 B. March 1991 C. May, 1991 ,e;jpa ehzak; filrpahf kjpg;Gf;Fiwg;G nra;ag;gl;lJ? A. [dthp> 1991 B. khh;r; 1991 C. Nk 1991

D. July, 1991 D. [{iy 1991

67. Which of the following factors led to the failure of the Third Plan?

I. Chinese aggression II. Indo-Pak conflict III. Devaluation of rupee IV. Poor monsoons Select your answer A. I & III only B. III & IV only C. I, II & IV only D. I, II, III, IV %d;whtJ Ie;jhz;L jpl;lk; Njhy;tp miltjw;fhd fhuzpfs; fPo;f;fz;ltw;wpy; ahit? I. rPdhtpd; Mf;fpukpg;G II. ,e;jpah-ghfp];jhd; jfuhW III. gzkjpg;G Fiwg;G IV. Fiwthd gUtkio A. I & III kl;Lk; B. III & IV kl;Lk; C. I, II & IV kl;Lk; D. I, II, III, IV

68. Match the following

a. Dutt Committee b. Raj Committee c. Wanchoo Committee d. Karve Committee a b c A. 1 2 3 B. 4 3 2 nghUj;Jf a. ll; FO b. uh[; FO c. thQ;R FO d. fhh;Nt FO a b c A. 1 2 3 B. 4 3 2

d 4 1 1. 2. 3. 4. d 4 1

1. Village and small scale Industries 2. Direct Taxes 3. Agricultural Taxes 4. Industrial Licensing a b c d C. 1 4 3 2 D. 2 3 4 1 fpuhkg;Gw rpWnjhopy;fs; Neh;Kf thpfs; tptrha thpfs; njhopy;fSf;F chpkk; toq;Fjy; a b c C. 1 4 3 D. 2 3 4

d 2 1

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69. The basic characteristics of an underdeveloped economy is

I. unemployment A. I, III II. low productivity B. II & IV

III. low per capita income C. III only

IV. high illiteracy level D. IV only

gpd;jq;fpa nghUshjhuj;jpd; Kf;fpa mk;rk; A. Ntiyapd;ik II. Fiwe;j cw;gj;jpj; jpwd; III. Fiwe;j jyh tUkhdk; IV. cah;e;j gbg;gpd;ik epiy A. I, III B. II & IV C. III D. IV

70. Match the following

Publishers a. Ministry of Industry b. Central Statistical Organisation c. Reserve Bank of India d. Ministry of Finance a b c d A. 4 3 2 1 B. 3 4 1 2 nghUj;Jf ntspaPl;lhsh;fs; a. njhopy;Jiw mikr;rfk; b. kj;jpa Gs;sp tptu mikg;G c. ,e;jpa hprh;t; tq;fp d. epjp mikr;rfk; a b c d A. 4 3 2 1 B. 3 4 1 2

C. D. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Publication 1. Report on Currency and Finance 2. Economic Survey 3. Wholesale Price Index 4. National Accounts Statistics a b c d 4 3 1 2 3 4 2 1

ntspaPLfs; epjp epiy> ehzak; gw;wpa mwpf;if nghUshjhu mwpf;if nkhj;j tpiy FwpaPL Njrpa fzf;F Gs;sptptuk; a b c d C. 4 3 1 2 D. 3 4 2 1

71. The headquarters of World Trade Organisation is in

A. Montreal B. Seattle C. Geneva cyf thzpg mikg;gpd; jiyikafk; mike;js;s ,lk; A. khd;l;hy P ; B. rpahl;by; C. n[dpth

D. The Hague D. jpN`f;

72. The main and final aim of Land Reform is

I. Abolition of intermediaries II. Fixing ceiling on land holding III. Fixation of fair rent IV. Making tillers as the owners of the soil A. I only B. II & IV C. II & III D. IV only epyr;rPh;j;jpUj;jj;jpd; Kf;fpakhd kw;Wk; ,Wjpahd Fwpf;Nfhs; I. ,ilj;jufh;fis ePf;Fjy; II. epy cr;rtuk;ig eph;zapj;jy; III. epahakhd thuj;ij eph;zapj;jy; IV. cOgtDf;Nf epyj;ij nrhe;jkhf;Fjy; A. I only B. II & IV C. II & III D. IV

73. The Reserve Bank of India Bulletin is published in every

A. fortnight B. month C. six months D. year ,e;jpa hprh;t tq;fpapd; ehspjo; vt;tsT ehSf;F xUKiw ntspaplg;gLk;? A. ,uz;L thuq;fSf;F xUKiw B. khjk; NjhWk; C. MW khjq;fSf;F xUKiw D. Mz;LNjhWk;

74. The economist who warned against population explosion is

A. Alfred Marshall B. Karl Marx C. Malthus D. Rostow kf;fs;njhif ngUf;fj;jpd; tpisT Fwpj;J vr;rhpf;if tpLj;j nghUshjhu epGzh; ahh;? A. My;gpul; khh;~y; B. fhh;y; khh;f] ; ; C. khy;j]; D. uh];lt;

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75. When was the GATT started?

A. 1947 B. 1948 C. 1950 fhl; (GATT) vd;w mikg;G vg;NghJ Jtf;fg;gl;lJ? A. 1947 B. 1948 C. 1950

D. 1956 D. 1956

76. When did RBI become a state owned institution?

A. 1947 B. 1949 C. 1952 ,e;jpa hprh;t; tq;fp ve;j Mz;by; muRilikahdJ? A. 1947 B. 1949 C. 1952

D. 1956 D. 1956

77. The Government of India is planning to create a SEBI like regulatory body for which of the following

whopping business activities? I. Horse trading II. Lottery III. Print Media IV. Electronic Media A. I B. I & III C. II & III D. IV ,e;jpa muR SEBI Nghd;w xOq;FKiw mikg;ig cUthf;f jpl;lkpLtJ fPo;f;fz;l ve;j tzpf eltbf;iffis xOq;Fg;gLj;Jtjw;F? I. Fjpiu tpahghuk; II. yhl;lhp III. mr;R Clfk; IV. kpd; Clfk; A. I B. I & III C. II & III D. IV

78. Balance of trade refers to

A. value of invisible items of export and import B . export surplus C. value of visible items of export and import D. value of visible and invisible items of export and import thzpg ,Ug;Gepiy vd;gJ A. fz;zpw;F Gyg;glhj Vw;Wkjp> ,wf;Fkjp ,dq;fspd; kjpg;G B. Vw;Wkjp cghp C. fz;zpw;Fg; GydhFk; Vw;Wkjp ,wf;Fkjp ,dq;fspd; kjpg;G D. fz;zpw;Fg; Gyg;gLk; kw;Wk; Gyg;glhj Vw;Wkjp ,wf;Fkjp ,dq;fspd; kjpg;G 79. Rolling Plan was designed for the period A. 1978 83 B. 1980 85 C. 1985 90 D. 1974 97 Row;jpl;lk; ,e;j fhy fl;lj;jpw;F mikf;fg;gl;lJ A. 1978-83 B. 1980-85 C. 1985-90 D. 1974-97

80. Who were the recipients of Nobel Prize in Economics for the first time?

A. J.e. Meade and Bertil Ohlin B. Ragnar Frisck and Jan Tinbergen C. Gunnar Myrdal and Koopman D. J.R. Hicks and Paul Samuelson Kjd; Kjypy; nghUshjhuj;jpy; Nehgy; ghpR ngw;wth;fs; A. N[.,.kPl; kw;Wk; ngh;l;by; xypd; B. Nu`;dh; gphp];f; kw;Wk; N[d;bd;gh;fs; C. Fd;dhh; kph;lhy; kw;Wk; $g;Nkd; D. N[.Mh;.`pf;]; kw;Wk; ghy; rhKNty;rd;

81. Audit of Joint stock companies is conducted in order to

I. increase the profits II. increase the goodwill III. meet the statutory requirement IV. satisfy the shareholders A. I & III `B. II & IV C. III only D. I only $l;Lg;gq;F fk;ngdpfspd; fzf;Ffis jzpf;if nra;tjd; Nehf;fk; I. ,yhgj;ij mjpfhpf;f II. ew;ngaiu mjpfhpf;f III. rl;lg;g+h;t tpjpfis eilKiwg;gLj;j IV. gq;Fjhuh;fis jpUg;jpg;gLj;j A. I & III B. II & IV C. III D. I

82. Who is the Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission?

A. Prime Minister B. Finance Minister C. Commerce Minister D. None of the above ,e;jpa murpd; jpl;lf;FOtpd; Jiz jiyth; ahh;? A. ,e;jpag; gpujk ke;jphp B. epjp mikr;rh; C. ,e;jpa thzpg mikr;rh; D. ,th;fSs; vtUkpyh;

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83. The first attempt to initiate economic planning in India was made by

A. Balwantrai Mehta B. Vallabhbhai Patel C. M. Visvesvaraya D. Jawaharlal Nehru ,e;jpahtpy; nghUshjhu jpl;lkpLjypd; Kjd; Kaw;rp ,tuhy; nra;ag;gl;lJ A. gy;te;j; uha; Nkj;jh B. ty;ygha; gl;Nly; C. vk;. tp];Nt];tua;ah D. [t`h;yhy; NeU

84. Which of the following is wrongly matched?

A. Depression

Insufficient demand causing large scale unemployment of men and machinery over a long period of time B. Recession Reduction in demand and production /investment over a short period of time C. Stagflation slow pace of economic activity due to falling prices D. Boom Rapid and all round spurt in economic activity fPof ; ;fz;ltw;Ws; rhpahfg; nghUj;jg;glhjJ vJ? A. nghUshjhuj; jho;epiy - Njitf;FiwTk; mjdhy; ePz;lfhy nghpa msT Ntiy ,d;ikAk; ae;jpu gad;ghL ,d;ikAk; B. gpd;dilT Njit kw;Wk; FWfpa fhy cw;gj;jp FiwTk;> FWfpa fhy KjyPLk; C. Njf;f epiy tpiyfs; tPo;r;rpahy; nghUshjhu nray;ghl;by; nkJthd ke;j Ntfk; D. nghUshjhu tsh;r;rp epiy vy;yhj;JiwapYk; tpiuthd nghUshjhur; nray;ghLfs;

85. M2 includes?

A. M1 + Term Deposits C. M1 + post office total deposit M2 vd;gJ ,jid cs;slf;fpaJ? A. M1 + fhy itg;Gfs; B. M1 + mQ;ryfj;jpYs;s Nrkpg;G gzk; C. M1 + mQ;ryfj;jpYs;s nkhj;j nlghrpl;fs; D. M1 + Njrpa Nrkpg;G gj;jpuq;fs;

B. M1 + post office saving deposit D. M1 + national saving certificate

86. A noticeable feature of our industrial development has been the

A. growth of small scale sector B. establishment of Iron and Steel Industries C. creation of employment opportunities D. growth of public sector ekJ njhopw; tsh;r;rpapy; Fwpg;gplj;jf;f mk;rk; A. rpW njhopy; tsh;r;rp B. ,Uk;G v/F njhopw;rhiyfs; Vw;gLj;jg;gl;lJ. C. Ntiy tha;g;gpidj; Njhw;Wtpj;jJ D. nghJj;Jiwapd; tsh;r;rp A. Bombay Stock Exchange C. Bangalore Stock Exchange

87. The oldest stock exchange of India is

B. Ahmedabad Stock Exchange D. Hyderabad Stock Exchange

,e;jpahtpd; goikahd gq;F th;jj ; f ikak; A. gk;gha; gq;F th;j;jf mikg;G B. mfkjhghj; gq;F th;jj ; f mikg;G C. gq;fSh; gq;F th;jj ; f mikg;G D. i`juhghj; gq;F th;j;jf mikg;G

88. Which day is celebrated as National Consumer Right Day?

A. 24th September B. 24th October C. 24th November D. 24th December Efh;Nthh; chpik jpdkha; nfhz;lhlg;gLk; ehs; vJ? A. 24 nrg;lk;gh; B. mf;Nlhgh; 24 C. etk;gh; 24 D. brk;gh; 24

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89. The Co operative Societies Act was passed in

A. 1904 B. 1906 C. 1908 $l;LwTr; rq;fq;fs; rl;lk; ,aw;wg;gl;l mz;L A. 1904 B. 1906 C. 1908

D. 1909 D. 1909

90. Notes in the denomination of Rs.500, were introduced by the RBI for the first time in
A. 1987 B. 1989 C. 1990 D. 1991

&.500-f;fhd &gha; Nehl;Lf;fis ,e;jpa hprh;t; tq;fp Kjd;Kiw mwpKfk; nra;j Mz;L A. 1987 B. 1989 C. 1990 D. 1991

91. What is the period of validity of a cheque?

A. Three months B. Four months fhNrhiy nry;Yk; fhyk; ahJ? A. 3 khjk; B. 4 khjk;

C. 2 months C. 2 khjk;

D. Two months D. 2 khjk;

92. Who gave the concept of Theory of distribution?

A. David Ricardo B. W.W. Rostow gfph;T Nfhl;ghL $wpaJ ahh;? A. Nltpl; hpf;fhh;Nlh B. W.W. Nuh];Nlh

C. Adam smith C. Mlk; ];kpj;

D. Keynes D. fPd;];

93. Who proposed peoples plan?

A. M. N. Roy B. Nehru kf;fs; jpl;lj;jpid $wpath; ahh;? A. M.N. uha; B. NeU

C. Gandhi C. fhe;jp

D. Sriman narayanan D. =kd; ehuhazd;

94. New Agriculture price policy was introduced in

A. 1986 B. 1996 C. 1998 D. 1999 Gjpa Ntshz;tpiyf; nfhs;if mwpKfg;gLj;jg;gl;l Mz;L ahJ? A. 1986 B. 1996 C. 1998 D. 1999

95. Tamil nadu Industrial Investment corporation was established in

A. 1948 B. 1949 C. 1959 jkpo;ehL njhopy; KjyPl;Lf;fofk; ve;j Mz;L Vw;gLj;jg;gl;lJ? A. 1948 B. 1949 C. 1959

D. 1969 D. 1969

96. National Population Policy was introduced in

A. 1986 B. 2000 C. 2004 D. 2002 Njrpa kf;fs; njhiff; nfhs;if nfhz;Ltug;gl;l Mz;L A. 1986 B. 2000 C. 2004 D. 2002

97. Which bank gives long term loan to farmers

A. NABARD B. Land Development Bank C. SBI ve;j tq;fp ePz;l fhy fld;fis tptrhapfSf;F toq;FfpwJ? A. eghh;L B. epy Kd;Ndw;w tq;fp C. v];.gp.I

D. Rural Banks D. fpuhkpa tq;fpfs;

98. Fiat Money is

A. Deposits for call B. The one rupee currency issued by the government C. The Central Banks exchange money D. Fixed Deposits fl;lisg; gzk; vd;gJ? A. Nfl;G itg;Gfs; B. muR ntspapLk; xU &gha; Nehl;Lfs; C. ikatq;fpapd; nrythzpg; gzk; D. fhy itg;Gfs;

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99. Arrange chronologically the establishment of the following

1. General Insurance corporation of India 2. Unit Trust of India 3. Small Industries Development Bank of India 4. Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India A. 4, 1, 2, 3 B. 4, 2, 1, 3 C. 2, 1, 4, 3 D. 2, 1, 3, 4 fPof ; ;fz;l epWtdq;fs; Njhw;Wtpf;fg;gl;l Mz;L thpir Kiwapy; mikf;f 1. nghJ ,d;#ud;]; fhh;g;gNu~d; Mg; ,e;jpah 2. a+dpl; bu];l; Mg; ,e;jpah 3 ,e;jpahtpd; rpW njhopy;fs; Kd;Ndw;w tqf;p 4. ,e;jpa njhopy; KjyPlL ; Kd;Ndw;wf; fofk; A. 4, 1, 2, 3 B. 4, 2, 1, 3 C. 2, 1, 4, 3 D. 2, 1, 3, 4 Match the following: Town A. Johannesburg B. Morocco C. Kimberley D. Manchester

100.

Chief Industries 1. Cotton Textiles 2. Glass 3. Leather 4. Gold mining 5. Diamond mining D 3 1 A 4 3 B 3 5 C 5 4 D 1 1

A B a. 4 2 b. 2 4 nghUj;Jf efuq;fs; A. N[hfd;d];gh;f; B. nkhuhf;Nfh C. fpk;gh;yp D. khd;nr];lh; a. b. A 4 2 B 2 4

C 5 3

c. d.

C 5 3

Kf;fpaj; njhopw;rhiyfs; 1. gUj;jp nerT 2. fz;zhb 3. Njhy; 4. jq;fr;Ruq;fk; 5. itur; Ruq;fk; D A 3 c. 4 1 d. 3

B 3 5

C 5 4

D 1 1

101. The largest exporter of cotton textile in the world is:

a. U.S.A b. China c.Japan d. India cyfpy; kpfg;nghpa gUj;jp nerT Vw;Wkjp nra;Ak; ehL vJ? a. A.v];.V b. rPdh c. [g;ghd; d. ,e;jpah

102. The length of Indias coastline is about:

a. 5900 km b. 6100 km ,e;jpahtp;d; flw;fiuapd; ePsk; Rkhh; a. 5900 fp.kP b. 6100 fp.kP

c. 7000 km c. 7000 fp.kP

d. 7500 km d. 7500 fp.kP

103. Which state is in the Easternmost part of India?

a. Assam b. Nagaland c. Arunachal Pradesh ,e;jpahtpd; fpof;Fg; gFjpapy; mike;Js;s khepyk; vJ? a. m];]hk; b. ehfyhe;J c. mUzhr;ryg;gpuNjrk

d. Manipur ; d. kzpg;g+h;

104. Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following states in
India? 1. Sikkim 2. Mizoram 3. Goa 4. Arunachal Pradesh a. 3, 1, 2, 4 b. 1, 2, 3, 4 c. 1, 2, 4, 3 d. 1, 4, 2, 3 ,e;jpahtpy; khepyq;fs; cUthfpajpy; fPo;f;fz;l vJ rhpahd thpirf;fpukk;? 1. rpf;fpk; 2. kpNrhuhk; 3. Nfhth 4. mUzhr;ryg;gpuNjrk; a. 3, 1, 2, 4 b. 1, 2, 3, 4 c. 1, 2, 4, 3 d. 1, 4, 2, 3

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105. The two volcanic islands in the Indian territory are:

a. Kavaratti and New Moor c. Pamban and Barren ,e;jpag; gFjpapy; cs;s ,uz;L vhpkiyj; jPTfs; a. ftuj;jp kw;Wk; epa+ %h; c. ghk;gd; kw;Wk; Ngud;

b. Bitra and Kavaratti d. Narcondam and Barren b. gpl;uh kw;Wk; ftuj;jp d. eh;nfhz;lk; kw;Wk; Ngud;

106. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

I. Plimsoll Line: India and Afghanistan II. Durand Line: India and Myanmar III. Macmohan Line: India and Nepal IV. Radcliffe Line: India and Pakistan a. I & IV b. I & III c. III

d. IV only

fPof ; ;fz;l ,izfspy; vJ rhpahfg; nghUe;jpAs;sJ? I. g;spk;rhy; NfhL: ,e;jpah kw;Wk; Mg;fhdp];jhd; II. J}ue;j; NfhL: ,e;jpah kw;Wk; kpahd;kh; III.kf;Nkhfd; NfhL: ,e;jpah kw;Wk; Neghsk; IV. nul;fpspg; NfhL: ,e;jpah kw;Wk; ghfp];jhd; a. I & IV b. I & III c. III

d. IV kl;Lk;

107. Ten Degree Channel is between:

a. Dover and Calais c. Little Andaman and Car Nicobar gj;J bfphp fhy;tha; vjw;F ,ilapy; cs;sJ? a. Nlhth; kw;Wk; fiyap]; c. rpwpa me;jkhd; kw;Wk; fhh; epNfhghh;

b. Alaska and Russia d. North Korea and South Korea b. myh];fh kw;Wk; u~;ah d. tl nfhhpah kw;Wk; njd; nfhhpah

108. The States which have common borders with China are:

1. Jammu and Kashmir 2. Sikkim 3. Arunachal Pradesh 4. Himachal Pradesh a. 1, 3 and 4 b. 1, 2 and 3 c. 1 and 3 d. 1, 2, 3 and 4 rPdhTld; nghJ vy;iyiaf; nfhz;Ls;s khepyq;fs;: 1. [k;K kw;Wk; fh~;kPh; 2. rpf;fpk; 3. mUzhr;ryg; gpuNjrk; 4. `pkhr;ryg;gpuNjrk; a. 1, 3 & 4 b. 1, 2 & 3 c. 1 & 3 d. 1, 2, 3 & 4

109. The largest population of Scheduled Tribes is in:

a. Himachal Pradesh b. Madhya Pradesh c. Arunachal Pradesh d. Sikkim jho;j;jg;gl;l goq;Fbapdhpy; mjpf kf;fs;njhifiaf; nfhz;Ls;s khepyk; a. ,khr;ryg; gpuNjrk; b. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; c. mUzhr;ryg;gpuNjrk; d. rpf;fpk;

110. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through:

a. Madhya Pradesh b. West Bengal flfNuif ve;j khepyk; topahf nry;ytpy;iy? a. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; b. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;

c. Rajasthan

d. Orissa

c. uh[];jhd; d. xhprh

111. Which two plants of the solar system have no satellites?

a. Mercury and Venus c. Mercury and Mars

b. Venus and Mars d. Venus and Neptune

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#hpa FLk;gj;jpy; cs;s ve;j ,U Nfhs;fSf;F Jizf;Nfhs;fs; ,y;iy? a. Gjd; kw;Wk; nts;sp b. nts;sp kw;Wk; nrt;tha; c. Gjd; kw;Wk; nrt;tha; d. nts;sp kw;Wk; neg;l;a+d;

112. Super Nova is:

a. an asteroid b. a black hole #g;gh; Nehth vd;gJ a. xU rpWNfhs; c. xU thy; el;rj;jpuk;

c. a comet

d. a dying star

b. xU fUg;G Jthuk; d. xU Kbit neUq;Ffpw el;rj;jpuk;

113. Which of the following gases is most predominant in the sun?

a. Helium b. Hydrogen c. Nitrogen fPof ; ;fz;l thAf;fSs; vJ kpf mjpfkhf #hpadpy; cs;sJ? a. `Pypak; b. i`l;u[d; c. iel;u[d;

d. Ozone d. XNrhd;

114. Match the following

Date A. March 21st B. June 21st C. September 21st D. December 22nd A B a. 1 2 b. 1 3 nghUj;Jf Njjp A. khh;r; 21 B. [Pd; 21 C. nrg;lk;gh; 21 D. brk;gh; 22 A B a. 1 2 b. 1 3

Conditions in Northern Hemisphere 1. Winter Solstice 2. Autumnal Equinox 3. Summer Solstice 4. Vernal Equinox C D A 3 4 c. 2 4 2 d. 4

B 3 3

C 1 2

D 4 1

C 3 4

D 4 2

tlNfhshh;j;jj;jpy; cs;s epiy 1. Fsph;fhy mad rf;jp 2. ,iyAjph;fhy rk ,uT gfy; ehs; 3. Nfhilfhy mad rf;jp 4. tre;j fhy mad rf;jp A B C D c. 2 3 1 4 d. 4 3 2 1

115. One degree of the circumference of the earth measures (approx.):

a. 100 km b. 111km c. 151km d. 175km g+kpapd; Rw;wstpy; xU bfphp msTNfhy; vijf; Fwpf;fpwJ? (Vwf;Fiwa) a. 100 fp.kP b. 111 fp.kP c. 151 fp.kP d. 175 fp.kP

116. Days and nights are caused by:

1. rotation of the earth on its axis 2. revolution of the earth around the sun 3. inclination of the earths axis a. only 1 is correct b. 1 and 2 are correct c. 2 and 3 are correct gfYk; ,uTk; Njhd;wf; fhuzk; 1. g+kp mjd; mr;rpy; Roy;tjhy; 2. g+kp #hpaid Rw;Wtjhy; 3. g+kp mjd; mr;rpy; rha;e;J ,Ug;gjhy; a. 1 kl;Lk; rhp b. 1 kw;Wk; 2 rhp c. 2 kw;Wk; 3 rhp

d. all are correct

d. midj;Jk; rhp

117. The place which has the longest day and the shortest night on 22nd December, is:
a. Chennai b. Madrid c. Melbourne d. Moscow brk;gh; 22 md;W ve;j Chpy; gfy; mjpfkhfTk; ,uT FiwthfTk; cs;sJ? a. nrd;id b. Nkl;hpl; c. nky;Nghh;d ; d. kh];Nfh

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118. Sahyadri ranges refer to

a. Siwaliks b. Eastern Ghats c. Western Ghats d. Satpura Range rfhaj;hp kiyfs; Fwpg;gJ a. rpthypf; b. fpof;Fj; njhlh;;r;rp kiy c. Nkw;Fj; njhlh;r;rp kiy d. rhj;g+uh Fd;Wfs;

119. What is the correct sequence of the following in the context of the age of the earth since its origin?
1. Cenozoic 2. Mesozoic 3. Palaeozoic a. 4, 3, 1, 2 b. 3, 4, 2,1 c. 3, 4, 1, 2 g+kp Njhd;wpajpypUe;J mjd; taij thpirg;gLj;jpajpy; rhpahdJ 1. rPNdhnrha;f; 2. kpN]hnrha;f; 3. ghypNahnrha;f; a. 4, 3, 1, 2 b. 3, 4, 2, 1 c. 3, 4, 1, 2 4. Protozoic d. 4, 3, 2, 1 vJ? 4. GNuhNlhnrha;f; d. 4, 3, 2, 1

120. The core of the Earth is made up of:

a. mainly of iron in the liquid form b. mainly of nickel in the liquid form c. both iron and silica in the liquid form d. both iron and magnesium in the plastic state Gtpapd; cl;fUtk; vjdhy; cUthfpAs;sJ? a. Kf;fpakhf jput epiyapy; cs;s ,Uk;G b. Kf;fpakhf jput epiyapy; cs;s epf;fy; c. jput epiyapy; cs;s ,Uk;G kw;Wk; epf;fy; Mfpa ,uz;Lk; d. g;sh];bf; epiyapy; cs;s ,Uk;G kw;Wk; nkf;dPrpak; Mfpa ,uz;Lk;

121. Of the total volume of the earth, which layer forms the major part?

a. SAIL b. SIMA c. Mantle d. Core g+kpapd; nkhj;j fdmstpy; ve;j mLf;F Kf;fpa gFjpahf cs;sJ? a. rpahy; b. rpkh c. Gtpapd; ,ilg;gFjp d. Gtpapd; fUtk;

122. Which one of the following is the southernmost city?

a. Bhopal b. Kolkata c. Raipur fPof ; ;fz;litfspy; vJ njw;fpy; mike;Js;s khefuk;? a. Nghghy; b. nfhy;fj;jh c. uha;g;g+h;

d. Udaipur d. cja;g+h;

123. Match the following:

Tribes A. Angamis B. Todas C. Moplahs D. Birhors E. Khasis A B a. 4 2 b. 5 4 nghUj;Jf goq;Fbapdh; A. mq;fkp]; B. Njhlh;fs; C. khg;shf;fs; D. gph;`h;fs; E. fhrpfs; A B a. 4 2 b. 5 4

C 3 3

Area 1. Meghalaya 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Kerala 4. Nagaland 5. Madhya Pradesh D E 5 1 2 1

c. d.

A 4 5

B 3 2

C 5 4

D 1 3

E 2 1

C 3 3

khepyq;fs; 1. Nkfhyah 2. jkpo;ehL 3. Nfush 4. ehfyhe;J 5. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; D E 5 1 c. 2 1 d.

A 4 5

B 3 2

C 5 4

D 1 3

E 2 1

124. Among the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover?

a. Sikkim b. Goa c. Haryana d. Kerala fPof ; ;fz;l ,e;jpa khepyq;fspy;> ve;j khepyj;jpy; Fiwe;j nkhj;j fhLfspd; guty; cs;sJ? a. rpf;fpk; b. Nfhth c. `hpahdh d. Nfush

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125. Which of the following is/are correct about the Rann of Kachchh?

1. It is a flat saline marshland 2. It is in Rajasthan 3. It is a unique land formation supporting several singular species of fauna a. 1, 2 & 3 b. 2, 3 c. 1, 3 d. None of these uhz; Mg; 1. 2. 3. a. 1, 2 & 3 fl;r; ,J ,J ,J Fwpj;J fPof ; ;fz;litfspy; rhpahditfs; vJ / vit? xU rkkhd cg;Gj;jd;ik tha;e;j rJg;Gepyk; uh[];jhdpy; cs;sJ gy jdpahd tpyq;fpdq;fs; thof;$ba rpwg;G tha;e;j epyg;gFjpahf cs;sJ. b. 2, 3 c. 1, 3 d. ,tw;wpy; VJkpy;iy

126. Amarkantak an important Peninsular river, is in the state of

a. Gujarat b. Madhya Pradesh c. Maharashtra jPgfw;g ,e;jpahtpd; xU Kf;fpa MW mkh;fz;lf;. mJ mike;Js;s khepyk; a. F[uhj; b. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; c. k`huh~;buh

d. Rajasathan d. uh[];jhd;

127. In India, how many States share the coastline?

a. 7 b. 8 c. 9 d. 10 ,e;jpahtpy; vj;jid khepyq;fs; flw;fiuiaf; nfhz;Ls;sd? a. 7 b. 8 c. 9 d. 10 one of the following Indian states does not have a common international border with Bangladesh? a. Manipur b. West Bengal c. Tripura d. Assam fPo;f;fz;l ,e;jpa khepyq;fspy; gq;fshNj~; ehl;Lld; nghJ rh;tNjr vy;iyiaf; nfhz;buhj khepyk; vJ? a. kzpg;g+h; b. Nkw;F tq;fhsk; c. jphpGuh d. m];]hk;

128. Which

129. Where is the Central Rice Research Institute located

a. Tamil Nadu b. Orissa c. Assam kj;jpa mhprp Muha;r;rp mikg; vq;Fs;sJ? a. jkpo;ehL b. xhprh c. m];]hk; Dolphins nose is A. Paradip B. Kandla C. Tuticorin lhy;gpd;];%f;F vd;fpd;w ,lj;jpy; mike;Js;s JiwKfk; A. ghujPg; B. fhz;l;yh C. J}j;Jf;Fb

d. West Bengal d. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;

130. The port that is located at

D. Vishakhapatnam D. tprhfg;gl;bdk;

131. The famous Kashmir valley is lying between

A. Pirpanjal and eastern range of Himadri B. Pripanjal and western range of himadri C. Karakoram range and Himadri D. Dhang range and Siwalik Gfo; tha;e;j fh~;kPh; gs;sj;jhf;F ,tw;wpw;fpilNa fhzg;gLfpd;wJ A. gph;gQ;rhy; kw;Wk; fpof;F ,khj;jphp kiyj; njhlh; B. gph;gQ;rhy; kw;Wk; Nkw;F ,khj;jphp kiyj; njhlh; C. fhuNfhuk; kiyj; njhlh; kw;Wk; ,khj;jphp D. lq;kiyj; njhlh; kw;Wk; rpthypf;

132. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Cotton is cultivated in Black soil Reason (R): Black soil does not retain moisture Now select your answer according to the coding scheme given below A. (A) is true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. (A) is true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

fPof ; ;fz;l $w;wpid Muha;f: $w;W (A): gUj;jp fUg;G kz;zpy; gaphplg;gLfpwJ fhuzk; (R): fUg;G kz; <uj;ij Njf;fp itj;J nfhs;tjpy;iy fPof ; ;fhZk; FwpaPL %yk; rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL A. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp NkYk; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; B. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp Mdhy; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; my;y C. (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW D. (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp

133. Which one of the following indicates the Indian states in the descending order of population
A. Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal B. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal C. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal D. Madhy Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;litfspy; vjpy; kf;fs; njhif ,wq;FKfkhf thpirg;gLj;jg;gl;Ls;sJ? A. kj;jpag; gpuNjrk;> gPfhh;> cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;> Nkw;F tq;fhsk; B. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;> kfhuh~;buk;> kj;jpag;gpuNjrk;> Nkw;F tq;fhsk; C. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;> kfhuh~;buk;> gPfhh;> Nkw;F tq;fhsk; D. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk;> cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;> gPfhh;> Nkw;F tq;fhsk;

cs;s

khepyq;fs;

134. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below

List I List II 1. Nepanagar a. Diesel 2. Varanasi b. Aircraft Industry 3. Nasik c. Newsprint 4. Kalamassery d. Machine tool industry Codes: a b c d a b c d A. 3 1 2 4 C. 3 2 4 1 B. 3 1 4 2 D. 4 1 2 3 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. Neg;gh efh; 1. Bry; b. thuzhrp 2. Mfha tpkhdj; njhopw;rhiy c. ehrpf; 3. fhfpjj; njhopw;rhiy d. fykNrhp 4. ,ae;jpu njhopw;rhiy FwpaPLfs; a b c d a b c d A. 3 1 2 4 C. 3 2 4 1 B. 3 1 4 2 D. 4 1 2 3

135. N. H. 47 Connects

A. Kanyakumari with Delhi B. Kanyakumari with Salem C. Chennai with Dindigul D. Mumbai with Delhi vd;.vr;.47 fPo;f;fhZk; ,lq;fis ,izf;fpd;wd A. fd;dpahFkhp nly;yp B. fd;dpahFkhp Nryk; C. nrd;id jpz;Lf;fy; D. Kk;gha; - nly;yp

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136. Which of the pairs are correctly matched

I. Narmada - Jabalpur II. Godavari - Nasik III. Mahandi - Cuttack IV. Amaravathi - Tamil Nadu A. I and II B. I, II, III and IV C. I and III D. III and IV fPof ; ;fz;ltw;wpy; rhpahf nghUj;jg;gl;lJ vJ? I. eh;kjh - [gy;g+h; II. Nfhjhthp - ehrpf; III. kfhejp - fl;lhf; IV. mkuhtjp - jkpo;ehL A. I kw;Wk; II B. I, II, III kw;Wk; IV C. I kw;Wk; III D. III kw;Wk; IV

137. Match List I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below
List I a. Land of Rising sun b. Land of Midnight sun c. Land of thousand lakes d. Land of thunder bolt Codes: A. B. a 2 3 b 4 4 c 1 2 d 5 5 C. D. a 1 3 b 3 1 c 2 4 d 4 2 List II 1. Korea 2. Finland 3. Japan 4. Norway 5. Bhutan

gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo gjpiy Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. #hpad; cjpf;Fk; ehL 1. nfhhpah b. eLeprp #hpad; ehL 2. gpd;yhe;J c. Mapuk; Vhpfspd; ehL 3. [g;ghd; d. ,btpLk; ehL 4. ehh;Nt 5. g+l;lhd; FwpaPLfs; a b c d A. 2 4 1 5 C. B. 3 4 2 5 D.

nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd

a 1 3

b 3 1

c 2 4

d 4 2

138. The first census was taken in the year

A. 1852 B. 1863 C. 1872 D. 1882 KjyhtJ kf;fl; njhiff; fzf;F vLf;fg;gl;l Mz;L A. 1852 B. 1863 C. 1872 D. 1882

139. The percentage of forest area in the total geographical area of India is
A. 19.39% % B. 23.5 % C. 33 % D.18.33% ,e;jpahtpd; nkhj;j Gtpapay; gug;gpy; fhLfspd; gug;G rjtPjj;jpy; A. 19.39% B. 23.5% C. 33% D. 18.33%

140. Pedology is the study of

A. Climate B. Rocks nglhy[p gbg;G vd;gJ A. fhyepiyiag; gw;wpaJ C. epyeLf;fq;fis gw;wpaJ

C. Earthquakes B. ghiwfisg; gw;wpaJ D. kz;zpidg; gw;wpaJ

D. Soil

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141. Madumalai sanctuary is famous for

A. Tigers B. Elephants C. Lions KJkiy ruzhyak; ,jw;Fg; ngah; ngw;wJ A. Gypfs; B. ahidfs; C. rpq;fq;fs;

D. Birds D. gwitfs;

142. The literacy rate as per 2011 census in India was

A. 74.04% B. 75% C. 78.03% D. 80.21% ,e;jpahtpy; vOj;jwpTs;s kf;fspd; tpOf;fhL 2011Mk; Mz;L fzf;nfLg;gpd; gb A. 74.04% B. 75% C. 78.03% D. 80.21%

143. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below

List I List II a. Lignite 1. Perambalur b. Iron ore 2. Neyveli c. Aluminium bauxite 3. Salem d. Gypsum 4. Kolli hills Codes: a b c d a b c d A. 3 2 1 4 C. 2 1 3 4 B. 2 3 4 1 D. 2 3 1 4 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfis nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiyj; Njh;e;njL gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. gOg;G epyf;fhp 1. nguk;gY}h; b. ,Uk;G jhJ 2. nea;Ntyp c. mYkpdpak; ghf;irl; 3. Nryk; d. [pg;rk; 4. nfhy;ypkiy FwpaPLfs; a b c d a b c d A. 3 2 1 4 C. 2 1 3 4 B. 2 3 4 1 D. 2 3 1 4

144. Visweswariah iron and steel works is located at

A. Burnpur B. Bhadravati C. Rourkela D. Jamshedpur tp];Nt];tua;ah ,Uk;G v/Fj; njhopw;rhiy mike;Js;s ,lk; A. gh;dg+h; B. gj;jpuhtjp C. &h;Nfyh D. [hk;n~l;g+h; Assam State derives its name from that of a tribe that conquered the region. Where did the tribesmen come from? A. Tibet B. Mongolia C. Burma (now Myanmar) D. Siam (now Thailand) mrhk; khepyk; jdJ ngaiu mg;gFjpia ifg;gw;wpa goq;Fbapd kf;fsplkpUe;J ngw;wJ. mg;goq;Fbapd kf;fs; vq;fpUe;J te;jdh;? A. jpngj; B. kq;Nfhypah C. gh;kh (jw;NghJ kpahd;kh;) D. rpahk; (jw;NghJ jha;yhe;J)

145. The

146. Rice producing states in order (Descending)

A. B. C. D.

Uttarpradesh, West Bengal, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu West Bengal, Uttarpradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Tamilnadu West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarpradesh, Punjab, Tamilnadu West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarpradesh, Punjab, Tamilnadu

mhprp cw;gj;jpapy; Kd;dpiy tfpf;Fk; khepyq;fspd; thpir (,wq;F thpir) A. cj;jpugpuNjrk;> Nkw;F tq;fhsk;> gQ;rhg;> Me;jpuh> jkpofk; B. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;> cj;jpugpuNjrk;> Me;jpugpuNjrk;> gQ;rhg;> jkpofk; C. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;> Me;jpuh> gQ;rhg;> cj;jpugpuNjrk;> jkpofk; D. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;> Me;jpuh> cj;jpugpuNjrk;> gQ;rhg;> jkpofk;

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147. Consider the following statements:

I. Himachal lies between himadri and Sivalik II. Pusses are the natural gaps across the mountains Of these A. I only B. II only C. I & II D. Both wrong gpd;tUk; $w;Wfis Ma;f I. ,khj;hp njhlUf;Fk; - rpthypf; njhlUf;Fk; ,ilapy; mike;Js;sJ ,khr;ry; njhlh; II. kiyfSf;F ,ilNa ,aw;ifahfNt mike;j ghij fztha; A. I kl;Lk; B. II kl;Lk; C. I & II D. ,uz;Lk; jtW

148. Which city is called as White city popularly?

A. Philadelphia B. Jaipur nts;is efuk; vd miof;fg;gLk; efuk; A. /gpynly;gpah B. n[a;G+h;

C. Belgrade C. ngy;fpNul;

D. Washington D. th~pq;ld;

149. Cathedral city of India is

A. Bubaneshwar B. Talcher ,e;jpahtpd; fj;jPl;uy; efuk; vd miof;fg;gLtJ A. GtNd];th; B. jhy;Nrh;

C. Panaji C. ghdh[p

D. Imphal D. ,k;ghy;

150. Berbers are

A. a tribe of North Africa B. a tribe of South Africa C. a race of Northern Spain D. a nomadic tribe of Saudi Arabia ngh;gh;fs; vd;gth;fs; A. tl Mg;gphpf;fhtpYs;s xU ,dk; B. njd; Mg;gphpf;fhtpYs;s xU ,dk; C. tl ];ngapdpYs;s xU ,dk; D. rTjp mNugpahtpYs;s xU ehNlhb ,dk;

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