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Exam: |
Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I |
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Exam Date: |
09/09/2024 |
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Exam Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Section: |
General Awareness |
Q.1. Who among the following devised the system of ‘Subsidiary Alliance’?
1. Lord Wellesley
2. Lord Canning
3. Lord William Bentinck
4. Lord Dalhousie
Answer: 1
The
Subsidiary Alliance was a system established by Lord Wellesley, the
Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805. Under this system, Indian princely
states agreed to place their armies under British command and accept British
protection in exchange for giving up their right to independent foreign policy.
Q.2. At which Olympics was Kho-Kho featured in an exhibition in the main stadium?
1. 1936
2. 1932
3. 2008
4. 2016
Answer: 1
Kho-Kho was featured in an exhibition at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. It was showcased in the main stadium along with other traditional Indian sports like Kabaddi and Mallakhamb. The Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal from Amravati demonstrated the sport during the exhibition.
Q.3. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
1. Fats and oils get reduced over time and smell bad.
2. Fats and oils are oxidised, they become rancid.
3. Antioxidants are added to foods containing fats and oil to prevent oxidation.
4. Chips manufacturers usually flush bags of
chips with Nitrogen to prevent the chips from getting ranicid.
Answer: 1
Fats and oils don't "reduce" over time and smell bad; they
oxidize and become rancid. Reduction refers to the gain of electrons, which
isn't the process responsible for the spoilage of fats and oils. Oxidation, on
the other hand, is the correct term for the chemical reaction that causes fats
and oils to deteriorate, leading to an unpleasant smell and taste.
Q.4. Hot local wind that flows over north India in summer is known as:
1. Loo
2. Chinook
3. Mango showers
4. Purga
Answer: 1
Loo is a hot, dry, and dusty wind that blows across the northern plains
of India during the summer months, typically from the west.
Q.5. ‘Nuakhai’ is the state festival of:
1. Meghalaya
2. Odisha
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Bihar
Answer: 2
Nuakhai is a harvest festival celebrated in Odisha, particularly in the
western part of the state.
Citizenship in India
– Meaning, Types & Provisions Explained (Article :5 – 11)
Q.6. Which Article of the Indian Constitution prohibits providing of any
religious instruction in the educational institutions maintained by the State?
1. Article 29
2. Article 28
3. Article 30
4. Article 31
Answer: 2
Article 28 specifically states that no religious instruction shall be
provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds.
Q.7. As per the definition of Census of India, a ‘marginal worker’ is a
person who works for:
1. less than 183 days (or six months) in a year
2. more than 183 days (or six months) in a year
3. eight months in a year
4. 83 days in a year
Answer: 1
Main worker: Worked for 183 days
or more in a year. Marginal worker: Worked for less than 183 days in a year.
Q.8. In which year was the 'Naye Bharat Ke Sapne' campaign launched by Meta and
the Ministry of Women?
1. 2022
2. 2023
3. 2020
4. 2021
Answer:
2
The "Naye Bharat Ke
Sapne" campaign, also known as the Amrit Generation Movement, was launched
by Meta and the Ministry of Women and Child Development on June 8, 2023.
The campaign's goals are to: Empower and engage young people in India.
Q.9. Under which of the following Acts was the power to rule India, transferred
from the English East India Company to the British Crown?
1. Charter Act of 1833
2. Regulating Act 1773
3. Pitt's India Act 1784
4. Government of India Act 1858
Answer: 4
Government of India Act of 1858 passed by British Parliament, brought
an end to the rule of East India Company. The powers were transferred to the
British Crown. The Secretary of State for India was given the powers and duties
of the former Court of Directors.
Q.10. Which of the following is an inactivated (killed) polio vaccine developed in 1952?
1. Salk vaccine
2. Imvanex vaccine
3. HDCV vaccine
4. TAB vaccine
Answer: 1
Jonas Salk developed the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV), also known as
the Salk vaccine, in 1952. This vaccine uses a killed poliovirus strain.
Q.11. Which of the following statements is correct?.
1. The five-year plan focuses mostly on private intervention in the economy.
2. The five-year plan always focused on the growth of the tertiary sector.
3. The five-year plan permits long-term intervention by the government in the economy.
4. A five-year plan always stresses
market-oriented activities.
Answer:
3
The Five-Year Plans in India are a series of economic policies designed
to guide the nation's development over a five-year period. They are centrally
planned and implemented by the government, signifying a significant role in
steering the economy. This long-term intervention involves setting priorities,
allocating resources, and influencing various sectors like infrastructure,
industry, and agriculture.
Q.12. What is the length of Indian Railways network, according to Railway
Yearbook 2019-20?
1. 67,956 km
2. 1,604 km
3. 63,950 km
4. 2,402 km
Answer: 1
According to the Railway Yearbook 2019-20, the total length of the Indian
Railways network is 67,956 kilometers.
Q.13. In Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas yojana, the cost of unit assistance is shared between Central and State Governments in the ratio ___________ in plain areas.
1. 60 : 40
2. 40 : 60
3. 90 : 10
4. 30 : 70
Answer: 1
60:40 in plain areas and 90:10 for North Eastern and the Himalayan States.
Q.14. Silappathikaram (the Jewelled Anklet), the earliest epic poem in Tamil was written in the 5th - 6th Century CE by _________.
1. Tolkappiyar
2. Ilango Adigal
3. Sittalai Sattanar
4. Tirumalisai Alwar
Answer: 2
"Silappathikaram" is attributed to Ilango Adigal, a Jain monk
and Tamil poet.
Q.15. Which of the following is the largest crustal plate on Earth with an
area of over 103,000,000 km2?
1. South American plate
2. African plate
3. Eurasian plate
4. Pacific plate
Answer: 4
The Pacific Plate is the
largest tectonic plate on Earth, covering a vast area of the Pacific Ocean.
Sources consistently cite its size as approximately 103,000,000 km2.
Q.16. Which of the following personalities is a Padma Shri awardee folk singer
from the state of Uttar Pradesh?
1. Ila Arun
2. Ajita Srivastava
3. Gurmeet Bawa
4. Teejan Bai
Answer: 2
Ajita Srivastava is a renowned folk singer from Uttar Pradesh who has
received the Padma Shri award for her contributions to preserving and promoting
the region's folk music traditions.
Q.17. Which of the following countries won the first men’s Asian Hockey
Championship trophy?
1. Japan
2. China
3. India
4. Pakistan
Answer: 3
The first edition of the Men's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy was held in
2011, and India emerged as the inaugural champions. They defeated Pakistan in
the final.
Q.18. Which of the following goods needs further transformation in the economic process?
1. Consumer durable goods
2. Finished goods
3. Intermediate goods
4. Capital goods
Answer: 3
Intermediate goods are unfinished products that are used as inputs in the
production of other goods. They are transformed further in the economic process
to become part of a final good. For example, flour is an intermediate good used
to make bread. The fabric used to make a shirt is also an intermediate good.
They need to be combined or processed further to create the final product.
Q.19. In which of the following states is the Nrityagram, an Odissi dance institution, located?
1. Kerala
2. Karnataka
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Maharashtra
Answer: 2
Nrityagram, a renowned Odissi dance institution, is situated near
Bangalore in the state of Karnataka.
Q.20. Who among the following was the youngest instrumentalist to be awarded
the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award of India in 2002?
1. Pandit Ravi Shankar
2. Ustad Zakir Hussain
3. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
4. Ustad Bismillah Khan
Answer: 2
Ustad Zakir Hussain, a renowned
tabla player, holds the distinction of being the youngest instrumentalist to receive
this award in 2002. When he received the Padma Bhushan, Ustad Zakir Hussain was
primarily recognized for his immense contribution to Indian classical music and
his exceptional talent as a tabla virtuoso.
Concept of the Constitution: Meaning, Functions,
Features & Classification. Ultimate Polity Guide for UPSC/SSC/Railway.
Q.21. Who was the revenue minister during the reign of Akbar?
1. Todar Mal
2. Abdul Rahim
3. Mulla Do-Piyaza
4. Tansen
Answer: 1
Raja Todar Mal: He was one of the Navaratna in Akbar's
Darbar. Raja Todar Mal introduced standard weights and measures, a land survey
and settlement system, revenue districts, and officers.
Q.22.
Which of the following decomposition reactions is NOT a redox reaction?
1. Decomposition of dihydrogen monoxide
2. Decomposition of sodium hydride
3. Decomposition of potassium chlorate
4. Decomposition of calcium carbonate
Answer: 4
The decomposition of calcium
carbonate (CaCO₃) is NOT a redox reaction. In this reaction, there is no
change in the oxidation states of any of the elements involved.
Q.23. Which of the following is a straight-chain alkyl carboxylic acid with
the chemical formula CH3CH2CH2CO2H?
1. Methanoic acid
2. Propionic acid
3. Ethanoic acid
4. Butyric acid
Answer: 4
The chemical formula CH3CH2CH2CO2H corresponds to a straight-chain alkyl
carboxylic acid with four carbon atoms in the chain. The prefix
"but-" indicates four carbon atoms, and "-oic acid" denotes
a carboxylic acid.
Q.24. Article 77 of the Indian Constitution deals with the __________.
1. term of office of the Vice-President
2. Vice-President of India
3. oath of office by the Vice-President
4. conduct of business of the Government of
India
Answer: 4
This article specifies that all executive actions of the government are
to be taken in the name of the President, and outlines rules for how business
is to be conducted.
Q.25. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 deals with subsistence allowance in which of the following Sections?
1. Section 5
2. Section 6
3. Section 7
Answer: 1
Union and Its Territory – Indian Polity Notes for UPSC, SSC, Railway Exams.
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