Explanation: B. The above provision has been added by 91st Constitutional Amendment Act 2003.

1. The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily be a sitting members of Lok Sabha only.
2. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: D. Statement 1 is incorrect as members of Rajya Sabha can become cabinet ministers. Statement 2 is incorrect as Cabinet secretariat is under the direct charge of the PM.

1. The Ministries and Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary.
2. Each of the ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: B. According to Article 70 the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. The government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 is made by the President of India under Article 77 of the constitution for the allocation of business of the government of India. The Ministries/ Departments of the government of India are created by the president on the advice of the prime Minister under these Rules.

1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State.
2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: B. Statement 1 is incorrect as Advocate General of the state is appointed by the governor of the State. Statement 2 is correct. The original civil jurisdiction of the High Courts has not altogether been abolished but retained in respect of actions of higher value. The Original Criminal Jurisdiction of High Courts has, however, been completely taken away by the criminal procedure code, 1973.

1. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up during the Prime Ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
2. The Members of CAT are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: B. Statement 1 is incorrect as CAT was set up in1985 during the prime ministership of Rajiv Gandhi.

1. Number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18.
2. Number of Ministries at the Centre at present is 36.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: A. The number of ministeries at the Centre can vary based on factors such as volume of work, importance attached to different sectors, changes of orientation of policy etc. On 15 Aug, 1947, the number of ministries at the centre was 18.

Explanation: C. Duration of Panchayats is five year. Fresh election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed before the expiry of its term; or in case of dissolution fresh election is to be conducted before the expiry of a period of 6 months from the date of its dissolution.

Explanation: B. In 1688, the first Municipal Corporation of India was set up in Madras.

1. An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against there to any court.
2. Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: A. Fundamental Rights available only to citizens and not to foreigners: Rights available under Article-15, 16, 19, 29 & 30. Fundamental Rights available to bath citizens and foreigners (except enemy aliens): Rights available under Article

Explanation: B. The Jaina metaphysics is realistic and relativistic pluralism. It is called Anekantavada or the doctrine of 'manyness of reality'. Matter and spirit are regarded as separate and independent realities.

Explanation: C. Oldest temple in Hampi (Pattadkal) located on southern bank of river Tungabhadra. It is now a World Heritage site. It was built by Lokamahadevi, the Queen of Vikaramaditya II (A.D.733-745) in about A.D.740 to commemorate her husband

1. A. Vidyashankara temple 1. Andhra Pradesh
2. B. Rajarani temple 2. Karnataka
3. C. Kandariya Mahadeo temple 3. Madhya Pradesh
4. D. Bhimesvara temple 4. Orissa

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Explanation: A. Bhimeshwar (Kakinada); Kandariya Mahadeo (Khajuraho); Rajarani temple (Bhubneshvar); Vidyashankara Temple (Sringeri).

Explanation: B. James-I William Hawkins sent to the court of Jahangir and Jahangir provided the farman which allowed East India Co. to set up a factory at Surat in 1613.

Explanation: D. The foundation of Hindu College at Calcutta was laid on January 20, 1817.

1. The first telegraph line in India was laid between Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour.
2. The first Export Processing Zone in India was set up in Kandla.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: C. The first electric telegraph line in India was started between Kolkata and Diamond Harbour in 1850 and first export zone of India set up in Kandla in 1965.

Explanation: B. It was started in October 1940.

1. Full independence for India.
2. Creation of constitution-making body.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: B. The Cripps proposals did not include the provision for full independence for India but offered an Indian union with a dominion status. The Congress objected to the provision of dominion status instead of complete independence. After the war, a constituent assembly would be convened to frame a new constituion.

Explanation: C. There was an award of 5000 on her arrest. Later she was called the grand old lady of the independence movement

Explanation: D. In March 1942, a mission headed by Stafford Cripps was sent to India with constitutional proposals to seek Indian support for the war by British PM, Winston Churchill.

Explanation: C. It was passed in March 1919, even though every single Indian member of the Central legislative council opposed it. It became a reason for Jallianwala Bagh tragedy of Amritsar on 13 April, 1919.

Explanation: C. Gandhi, on March 12, 1930 started March his from the Sabarmati Ashram with 72 people and reached Dandi (coastal Gujarat) on April 6, 1930, and broke the salt law by picking up a handful of salt at Dandi and announced the commencement of Civil Disobedience Movement.

Explanation: D. Gandhiji gave a call for do or die in 1942 during Quit India Movement. He said we shall either free India or die in the attempt; we shall not live to see the perpetuation of our slavery.

Explanation: A. Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association was founded in 1917.

Explanation: B. This day was observed as a day of mourning throughout Bengal. People fasted, bathed in the Ganga and walked barefoot in processions singing Bande Mataram. People tied rakhis as a symbol of unity of the two halves of Bengal.

1. Gatka, a traditional martial art : Kerala
2. Madhubani, a traditional painting : Bihar
3. Singhey Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival : Jammu &Kashmir

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Explanation: C. Gatka is an Indian martial arts focused primarily on weapons, especially swords and stick fighting. Gatka martial artists consider this ancient martial arts style as the "mother of all martial arts". This martial arts was developed in Punjab, India. It is often associated with Punjabi or Sikh forms of combat.

Explanation: A. Jupiter has maximum moons accounting to 63 whereas Satun has 61, Mars has 2 and Venus has none.

Explanation: C. The core of earth is made up of nickle and iron.

1. Australia
2. Namibia
3. Brazil
4. Chile

Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass?

Explanation: D. The Tropic of Capricorn runs through 10 countries: Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Australia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil.

Explanation: A. Located in north eastern Germany on the banks of the rivers spree and Havel, Berlin is the centre of the Berlin - Brandenburg Metropolitan Region.

Explanation: A. Overall population density of India is 324. Nepal is 102, Pakistan is 146, Sri Lanka is 280 person per square kilometers.

1. A. Great Victoria Desert 1. Australia
2. B. Grand Canyon 2. Canada
3. C. Lake Winnipeg 3. New Zealand
4. D. Southern Alps 4. USA

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Explanation: B. A-1; B-4; C-2; D-3.

Explanation: A. Cape Canaveral is the part of Florida's coast.

Explanation: A. Australia has the world's largest uranium reserves. Approximately 24% of the planet's uranium is present in Australia.

Explanation: C. Putrajaya is new federal administrative centre of Malaysia.

1. Eastern Himalayas
2. Eastern Mediterranean region
3. North-Western Australia

Which of the above is/are Biodiversity Hotspot(s)?

Explanation: B. Eastern Himalayas and Eastern Mediterranean region are Biodiversity hotspots.

Explanation: D. Rajasthan has the largest inland saline wetland, area of Sambhan Salt lake.

Explanation: B. Dahej is a not a major port of India.

Explanation: B. The Shompen tribe is one of two Mongloid tribes found in Nicobar Island.

Explanation: B. The Dul Hasti Power Station is on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir.

1. In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continents within the trade wind belt.
2. In India, the east Himalayan region gets high rainfall from north-east winds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: A. In India, the south-west monsoon causes high rainfall in east Himalayan region.

1. Infant mortality rate takes into account the death of infants within a month after birth.
2. Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths in a particular year per 100 live births during that year.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Explanation: D. Infant mortality rate indicates the number of infant death under one years of age per 1000 live birth under one year of age.

1. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population of India has increased more than three times.
2. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the annual growth rate (exponential) of the population of India has doubled.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: D. The rate of population density increase in India is as follows: Density 1951

Explanation: D. Sutlej originates from the central Sulaiman range in Pakistan.

Explanation: A. Amarkantak is the origin of River Narmada and Sone.

1. India does not have any deposits of Thorium.
2. Kerala's monazite sands contains Uranium.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: D. India has 12% of thorium deposits of the world.

1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala.
2. There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: D. Three east flowing rivers found in Kerala is Kavari, Tapti, Narmada and Mahi rivers flows westward, and also flows through Madhya Pradesh. East flowing rivers of Kerala are Kabani, Bhavani and Pambar. The west flowing rivers in M.P. are Narmada, Tapti, Mahi.

Explanation: C. The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), defined in Article 12 of the Protocol, allows a country with an emission-reduction or emission-limitation commitment under the Kyoto Protocol (Annex B Party) to implement an emission-reduction project in developing countries.

1. Fringe Benefit Tax
2. Interest Tax
3. Securities Transaction Tax

Which of the above is/are Direct Tax/Taxes?

Explanation: D. Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) was the tax applied to most, although not all, fringe benefits. A new tax was imposed on employers by India

Explanation: C. This all happened from 1975-78 during fifth five year plan the period of which is (1974-78).

1. The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized on the establishment of heavy industries.
2. The Third Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of import substitution as a strategy for industrialization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: A. The second five-year plan emphasized on the development of the public sector and "rapid industrialization". The third five

Explanation: D. It is published by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Central Statistical Organization.

Explanation: C. Nationalization of State Bank of India

1. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends the Minimum Support Prices for 32 crops.
2. The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has launched the National Food Security Mission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: D. The National Development Council (NDC) in its 53rd meeting held on 29th May, 2007 adopted a resolution to launch a Food Security Mission consisting of rice, wheat and pulses and to increase the production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons and pulses by 2 million tons by the end of the Eleventh Plan (2011

1. MMTC Limited is India's largest international trading organization.
2. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: C. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL), a company promoted by MMTC Ltd, Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Orissa Limited (IPICOL) and other government agencies has set up an 1.1 million ton Integrated Iron and steel plant at Kalinganagar, Duburi, Orissa.

Explanation: B. Fruits and palm oil are exported to India by arid and semi arid countries of Middle East.

Explanation: B. Shangai

Explanation: A. A dry cell has the electrolyte immobilized as a paste, with only enough moisture in the paste to allow current to flow. The electrolyte is ammonium chloride in the form of a paste next to the zinc anode. In some more modern types of so called 'high power' batteries, the ammonium chloride has been replaced by zinc chloride.

Explanation: D. Nitroglycerine (NG) also known as nitroglycerine, trinitroglycerin, trinitroglycerine, 1,2,3 tri nitroxypropane and glyceryl trinitrate is a heavy, colorless, oily, explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol. Alfred Nobel discovered that mixing nitroglycerin with diatomaceous earth would turn the liquid into a paste, called dynamite. An advantage of dynamite was that it could be cylinder-shaped for insertion into the drilling holes used for mining.

1. Sweet orange plant is propagated by grafting technique.
2. Jasmine plant is propagated by layering technique.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: C. Grafting is a most common method of vegetative propagation. In this method, parts of two plants are joined in such a way that they grow as a one plant. Sweet orange plant is propagated by grafting technique. Layering is another type of vegetative propagation. In this method, roots are artificially induced on the stem branches before they are detached from the plant for propagation. Jasmine plant is propagated by this technique.

Explanation: D. Saffron is a spice obtained from the stigma of the flower of Crocus sativus Linnaeus.

Explanation: D. Son suffers from colour blindness while daughter does not suffer from it.

Explanation: A. Bats are commonly known as fruits bats or flying foxes. In India these are present in North-Eastern parts or in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Explanation: C. According to evolution of living organisms Salamander-Python-Kangaroo, because the evolution started from amphibians 350 million years ago, reptiles appeared 300 million years ago and 200 million years ago first small mammals appeared.

Explanation: A. Panda and bear belongs to family Ursidae. Pandas are medium sized bears. Of all the endangered bear species they have the most distinguished colour combination.

Explanation: D. Dugong is a large marine mammal. Dugong has a fusiform body with no dorsal fin or hind limbs, instead of possessing paddle. Dugong is heavily dependent on sea grass for subsistence. Dugong bear one calf at a time after an approximately 13 month gestation.

Explanation: A. The foundation was founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab, a German-born business professor at the University of Geneva. Originally named the European Management Forum, it changed its name to the World Economic Forum in 1987.

1. Cannes : France
2. Davos : Denmark
3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Explanation: A. Davos is a town in Switzerland and Roland Garros is in England.

Explanation: B. The Audacity of Hope is a 2006 autobiographical work by Barack Obama.

Explanation: D. The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal bloc of industrialized democracies

1. Switzerland
2. Malta
3. Bulgaria

Which of the above are members of European Union?

Explanation: B. The EU countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

1. Asian Development Bank : Tokyo
2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation : Singapore
3. Association of South East Asian Nations : Bangkok

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Explanation: B. The headquarters of Asia pacific economic cooperation is in Singapore. The headquarters of Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) is in Jakarta, Indonesia. The headquarters of Asian Development Bank is in the city of Philippines.

1. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States.
2. It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the General Assembly for a 3-year term.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: B. The United Nations Economic and Social Council has 54 member states which are elected by the United Nations General Assembly for overlapping three-year terms. They are elected by the General Assembly for overlapping three-year terms. Seats on the Council are allotted based on geographical representation with fourteen allocated to African States, eleven to Asian States, six to Eastern European States, ten to Latin American and Caribbean States as well as thirteen to Western European and other States. They are elected by 2/3rd majority of the General Assembly.

Explanation: B. Ethiopia and Somalia fought wars for Ogaden.

1. Brunei Darussalam
2. East Timor
3. Laos

Which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN?

Explanation: C. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a geo-political and economic organization of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia, which was formed on 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Since then, membership has expanded to include Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

Explanation: C. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a cartel of twelve developing countries made up of Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.

1. ABN Amro Bank : USA
2. Barclays Bank : UK
3. Kookmin Bank : Japan

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Explanation: B. ABN AMRO Bank N.V. is a Dutch bank with headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Barclays PLC is a global financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Kookmin Bank is the largest bank by both asset value and market capitalization in South Korea.

1. BMW AG : USA
2. Daimler AG : Sweden
3. Renault S.A. : France
4. Volkswagen AG : Germany

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Explanation: B. BMW AG and Daimler AG are Head quartered in Germany.

Explanation: B. Five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly (with end of term date).

Explanation: A. Umakant Gundecha and Ramakant Gundecha, known as the Gundecha Brothers, are leading Dagarvani dhrupad singers.

Explanation: A. Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation.

1. A. Amrita Sher-Gil 1. Dancer
2. B. Bhimsen Joshi 2. Painter
3. C. Rukmini Devi Arundale 3. Poet
4. D. Suryakant Tripathi Nirala 4. Singer

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Explanation: B. A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3.

1. A. In Custody 1. Amartya Sen
2. B. Sea of Poppies 2. Amitav Ghosh
3. C. The Argumentative Indian 3. Anita Desai
4. D. Unaccustomed Earth 4. Jhumpa Lahiri

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Explanation: C. A-3; B-2; C-1; D-4

Explanation: C. Golden Thresold is a collection of poems by Sarojini Naidu.

1. Ashok Leyland : Hinduja Group
2. Hindalco Industries : A.V. Birla Group
3. Suzlon Energy : Punj Lloyd Group

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Explanation: A. The Hinduja Group is a global conglomerate company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Ashok Leyland is one of its companies. Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is the world's largest aluminium rolling company and one of the biggest producers of primary aluminium in Asia.

Explanation: A. The DAE is under the direct control of PM with its Headquarter in Mumbai.)

Explanation: B. The Animal Welfare Board of India was set up in 1962 with its headquarter at Madras, under the provisions of the "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960" (PCA Act. 1960).

1. The National School of Drama was set up by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959.
2. The highest honour conferred by the Sahitya Akademi on a writer is by electing him its Fellow.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: C. Both 1 and 2

Explanation: C. The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology (SSB) is a science award in India given annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental, in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, mathematics, medicine and Physics.

Explanation: C. Giani Zail Singh was the 7th president of India. He also became 9th Secretary General of Non Aligned Movement.

1. A. MandakiniAmte 1. Theatre direction
2. B. Neelam Mansingh 2. Social service and Chowdhary community leadership
3. C. Romila Thapar 3. Dance
4. D. Vanashree Rao 4. History writing

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Explanation: A. A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3

Explanation: A. Administrative Skills.

Explanation: B. Tabo Monastery is located in the Tago village of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh.

Explanation: D. The Agaria are a Muslim community found in the state of Gujarat in India.

Explanation: B. Pamela Jelimo is a Kenyan middle-distance runner, specialising in the 800 metres.

Explanation: D. Nicolas Sebastien Anelka is a French footballer.

Explanation: D. Monte Carlo officially refers to an administrative area of the Principality of Monaco specifically the ward of Monte, where the Monte Carlo Casino is located.

1. Anand Pawar : Chess
2. Akhil Kumar : Boxing
3. Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia : Golf

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Explanation: B. Anand Pawar is a male Indian badminton player who competed at 2012 Japan Super Series.

Explanation: B. Kenya.

1. Ike
2. Kate
3. Gustav

Which of the above are the names of hurricanes that had occurred very recently?

Explanation: C. Option C is correct.

Explanation: C. Georgia.