APPSC BITS WORLD GEO1. Savanna grasslands are found in:A. North AmericaB. AfricaC. AustraliaD. East AsiaAnswer -b

2. Which one of the following is associated with Argentina?A. PampasB. BaobabC. SlageD. All the aboveAnswer -a

3. Which of the following regions of Siberia is most sparsely populated ?A. Taiga regionB. Western SiberiaC. South SiberiaD. Tundra region of Northern Siberia

Answer -d

4. The largest reserve of 'Sal' forests is found in :A. Nilgiri hillsB. Dehradun valleyC. The AravalisD. Eastern PeninsulaAnswer -d

5. In which of the following continents is Atacama desert located?A. North AmericaB. South AmericaC. AsiaD. AfricaAnswer -b

6. Which can provide the shortest route between Moscow and San Francisco?A. Over the North PoleB. Over the South PoleC. Via CanadaD. All are sameAnswer -c

7. What will be the correct sequential order of the following four cities when a traveller passes through them from west to east almost along30 N latitude?1.Cairo2. Suez3.Abadan4. Quetta

A. 3,4,1,2B. 4,1,2,3C. 1,2,3,4D. 1,3,4,2Answer -c

8. The strait that separates USA and Russia where they are nearest is:A. HudsonB. DavisC. BeringD. BosporusAnswer -c

9. The international air route from West Europe to East Asia passes through India because:A. it is the shortest routeB. India is the only country in Asia providing refueling capacityC. India is a busy centre situated between the two placesD. None of the aboveAnswer -c

10. Which one of the following provides the shortest air-route from New Delhi to Vancouver?A. New Delhi- London- New York- VancouverB. New Delhi- Paris- New York- VancouverC. New Delhi- Bangkok- Tokyo- VancouverD. New Delhi- Moscow- London- VancouverAnswer -c

11. The 'Karakoram' Highway connects :A. India PakistanB. India ChinaC. China TibetD. Pakistan ChinaAnswer -d

12. Water transportation has long been important because:A. it is the fastest means of transportationB. it is the cheapest means of moving heavy goodsC. goods can be delivered directly to factoriesD. it is the fastest routeAnswer -b

13. Straits and canals are important in water routes because they :A. are some times as large as seasB. have the best sea ports along their routesC. are often shortcuts to larger bodies of waterD. they incur less expenseAnswer -c

14. Between which countries is Florida Strait located?A. USA and PanamaB. Cuba and PanamaC. Cuba and USAD. Cuba and BahamasAnswer -d

15. The Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain from:A. AsiaB. AfricaC. North AmericaD. EnglandAnswer -b

16. The strait which separates Asia from North America is the:A. Strait of GibraltarB. Palk StraitC. Strait of MalaccaD. Berring StraitAnswer -d

17. Which two of the following are connected by Palk Strait ?A. India and Sri LankaB. North Korea and South KoreaC. Britain and FranceD. None of the aboveAnswer -a

18. Sunda Strait separates:A. Burma and CelebesB. Java and SumatraC. Japan and KoreaD. Sicily and ItalyAnswer -b

19. Shat-al-Arab demarcates the boundaries of:A. Syria and TurkeyB. Iraq and Saudi ArabiaC. Iran and AfghanistanD. Iraq and IranAnswer -d

20. One of the following statements about the Suez Canal is not true. Which is it?A. It is the shortest shipping route linking London, Marseilles and ColomboB. The goods carried through the canal are varied and bulky. The goods are predominantly raw materials from the East and Far East and manufactured goods from the WestC. Canal tolls have in no way forced many shipping lines to revert to the Cape routeD. The canal shortens the shipping route between Southampton and Colombo by about 4,000milesAnswer -c

21. Which of the following statements about the Panama Canal is in correct ?A. Over half of the shipping is domestic traffic between the east and west coasts of the USAB. The canal has improved the trade of the Caribbean countriesC. The route's greatest disadvantage is that it is seriously affected by fog making shipping dangerousD. Goods handled are mainly oil, cotton, coffee, ores and manufactured goodsAnswer -c

22. Both Canada and the United States are interested in the Arctic region because :A. it has many mineralsB. it is the shortest route of AsiaC. it is rich in fur-bearing animalsD. of security reasonsAnswer -b

23. North Atlantic Ocean route is an important international trade route because :A. it is an old routeB. it is free from rough weather and therefore safeC. it connects two industrialized regionsD. None of the aboveAnswer -c

24.The greatest water trade routes of the world are found on the:A. Pacific OceanB. Atlantic OceanC. Gulf of MexicoD. Indian OceanAnswer -b

25. The Great Barrier of the coast of Australia provides for that country a/an:A. abundant supply of mineralsB. semi-enclosed water way for about 120 milesC. excellent fortification against attack on its major citiesD. connecting link between it and New ZealandAnswer -b

26. One feature of Chinese agriculture is:A. almost complete absence of horse and cattleB. non-dependence on rainC. bonsai cultivationD. heavy cattle and horse populationAnswer -a

27. The lack of good quality land in Latin America is, to some extent, compensated for by:A. very large coal reserveB. huge oil reserveC. very large areas of natural pasturesD. industrializationAnswer -c

28. The country which is the second largest tea producer after India is :A. RussiaB. USAC. ChinaD. Sri LankaAnswer -c

29. World's biggest dairy produce exporter is:A. DenmarkB. New ZealandC. AustraliaD. West GermanyAnswer -a

30. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?A. Tundra Region Lichen and MosesB. Mediterranean Region Groundnut and PotatoC. China Type Region Tea and Sugar beatD. West-European Region Corn & WheatAnswer -a

31. Which country is the world's largest producer of wool?A. New ZealandB. AustraliaC. South AfricaD. BrazilAnswer -b

32. Which of the following countries is the world's largest producer of rubber?A. Sri LankaB. NigeriaC. IndiaD. MalayaAnswer -d

33. Australia is god for raising sheep because :A. there is plenty of grass throughout the countryB. the warm northern lowlands are ideal for raising sheepC. much of the country is dry and sheep need little waterD. its climate is god for rearing sheepAnswer -a

34. Australians are able to grow large amounts of wheat because:A. the fields are large, flat and suited to the use of machineryB. fields are far from the smoke-filled citiesC. they have a large labour supplyD. of plenty of rainfallAnswer -a

35. A reason why farming is difficult in Scandinavia is that:A. the growing season is shortB. there is a small populationC. there is a lack of waterD. there is heavy rainfallAnswer -c

36. Cotton is grown in the Nile River Valley because:A. the climate of Egypt is different from the rest of the Middle EastB. a warm climate and irrigated land are best for growing cottonC. farmers in Egypt are richer than farmers in the rest of the regionD. its cold climate is ideal for growing cottonAnswer -b

37. Which of the following is the mainstay of the Brazilian economy?A. CocoaB. CoffeeC. TeaD. TobaccoAnswer -b

38. Match List I with List II and select theAnswer -using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Crop) List II (Top Producer)a. Olives 1. USAb. Cotton 2. Italyc. Tomato 3. Brazild. Coffee 4. China5. Indonesia

Codes :A. a1, b4, c3, d2B. a4, b1, c5, d3C. a2, b1, c3, d4D. a2, b4, c1, d3Answer -d

39. Among the tobacco producing countries of the world, the position of India is next to:A. US and ChinaB. Italy and FranceC. Turkey and EgyptD. Japan and MalaysiaAnswer -a

40. Which country leads in shrimp (prawn) fishing ?A. USAB. JapanC. IndiaD. USSRAnswer -a

41. The largest producers of fish in the world:A. NorwayB. AlaskaC. JapanD. CanadaAnswer -c

42. The largest producer of Jute in the world is:A. BangladeshB. ChinaC. IndiaD. IndonesiaAnswer -c

43. Assertion (A): France produces the best wine in the world.Reason (R) : There is a district in France called Champagne which produces first class grapes and these are used for the production of wine.A. Both A and R are true and R is the reason for AB. Both A and R are true but R is not the reason for AC. A is true but R is falseD. A is false but R is trueAnswer -a

44. The largest silver producer in the world is:A. USAB. MexicoC. GuatemalaD. BoliviaAnswer -b

45. The chief importer of iron ore from India is:A. IranB. JapanC. South KoreaD. South AfricaAnswer -b

46. The world's largest production of Uranium comes from:A. Katanga (Zaire)B. Ore mountain (E. Germany)C. Northern CanadaD. Jos Plateau (Nigeria)Answer -a

47. The mineral resource which has made the Middle East of vital importance to the world today is:A. oilB. coalC. tinD. silverAnswer -a

48. The Congo has been an important section to Africa because:A. it lies along the trade routes from north to southB. its mines have copper and diamondsC. it has the only oil processing plants in AfricaD. it is the main industrial area of AfricaAnswer -a

49. The 'Land of the Golden Fleece' is a term used to describe:A. South AfricaB. AustraliaC. New ZealandD. TasmaniaAnswer -a

50. 'Abadan' is the famous oil town of:A. IraqB. IranC. JordanD. Saudi ArabiaAnswer -b

51. The 'Vital Triangle' of Europe is the important:A. agricultural region of the Balkan countriesB. industrial region of Italy's Po RiverC. industrial area of the Ruhr Valley of GermanyD. rail road connection from France to Spain and ItalyAnswer -c

52. Consider the two statements labelled Assertion 'A'and Reason 'R' below:Assertion (A): Italy, Switzerland, Sweden and Norway have abundant power resources.Reason (R): They have the largest coal deposits in Europe.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AB. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of AC. A is true but R is falseD. A is false but R is trueAnswer -c

53. The most common mineral found on earth is :A. IronB. Bauxite (aluminium)C. QuartzD. TinAnswer -b

54. Which of the following is the most industrialised country?A. Bangla DeshB. MalaysiaC. NepalD. SingaporeAnswer -d

55. Which is the largest city in China ?A. ShanghaiB. CantonC. PekingD. NankingAnswer -a

56. Which is the most densely populated territory in the world?A. PakistanB. MacauC. IndiaD. ChinaAnswer -b

57. Which is the poorest country in Europe?A. AlbaniaB. BelgiumC. AustriaD. TurkeyAnswer -b

58. Which of these is the smallest country in Europe?A. Vatican CityB. MonacoC. AndorraD. LuxembourgAnswer -a

59. Name the most populous city in the world:A. BeijingB. TokyoC. ShanghaiD. Mexico CityAnswer -d

60. The largest of the Nordic countries is:A. NorwayB. FinlandC. SwedenD. DenmarkAnswer -c

61. The most populous of the Nordic countries is:A. SwitzerlandB. NorwayC. SwedenD. DenmarkAnswer -c

62. The largest country in the world is:A. IndiaB. ChinaC. RussiaD. USAAnswer -c

63. The UAE has Emirates, the largest and the richest of them is:A. 6; FujeirahB. 7; Abu DhabiC. 8; DubaiD. 4; Umm-al-QuwainAnswer -b

64. Which country would one select to go to get Ostrich, Platypus and Koala bear ?A. JapanB. AustraliaC. AfricaD. CanadaAnswer -b

65. Two lists are given below. Choose the alternative that gives the correct match of items

a. Eskimo 1. Canadab. Oraon 2. Norwayc. Lapps 3. Russiad. Gonds 4. India5. Africa

A. a1, b5, c3, d4B. a1, b4, c3, d2C. a1, b3, c4, d2D. a1, b5, c2, d4Answer -d

66. Which one of the following statements is correct ?A. Khartoum is on the bank of the river NileB. Manila is on the bank of the river Yangtze KiangC. Tokyo is on the bank of the river KrishnaD. Eskimos live in the Arctic region of the worldAnswer -d

67. Match the following:

a. Australia 1. Ottawab. Canada 2. Johannesbergc. South Africa 3. Riyadhd. Saudi Arabia 4. Canberra

A. a1, b2, c3, d4B. a2, b3, c4, d1C. a4, b1, c2, d3D. a4, b1, c3, d2Answer -c

68. Which country is not in Europe?A. HollandB. BelgiumC. LebanonD. SwedenAnswer -c

69. Which one of these countries is not in South America?A. PeruB. ParaguayC. MexicoD. BrazilAnswer -c

70. Which one of these countries is not in Scandinavia?A. DenmarkB. LuxembourgC. SwedenD. NorwayAnswer -b

71. Which country is not in Africa?A. ZanzibarB. GhanaC. TrinidadD. SudanAnswer -c

72. Name the largest island in the world:A. GreenlandB. MadagascarC. Great BritainD. New GuineaAnswer -a

73. Which is the largest Gulf in the world?A. The Gulf of MexicoB. The Gulf of CambayC. The Persian GulfD. The Strait of HormuzAnswer -a

74. Name world's highest dam:A. Nurek, RussiaB. Rogunsky, RussiaC. Grand Dixence, SwitzerlandD. Vaionst, ItalyAnswer -a

75. Which of the following is the largest irrigation canal in the world?A. Suez CanalB. Indira Gandhi CanalC. Panama CanalD. Sirhind CanalAnswer -b

76. Which is the greatest Archipelago on the globe?A. IndonesiaB. JapanC. PhilippinesD. West IndiesAnswer -a

77. Japan experiences frequent earthquakes because it is located :A. on the eastern coast of AsiaB. in the volcanic beltC. amidst the oceanD. on the meeting point of two plates of the earth's crustAnswer -b

78. Which one of the following characteristics is common to New York and Mumbai?A. Insular locationB. Film productionC. Mountainous coastal backgroundD. Administrative statusAnswer -a

79. Havaian Island were discovered in 1778 by Legendary:A. Captain James CookB. John CabotC. Christopher ColumbusD. Vasco de GamaAnswer -a

80. The continent whose southern tip lies closest to Antarctica is:A. South AmericaB. AfricaC. AustraliaD. Asia1. What mountains traditionally serve a boundary separating Europe from Asia ?A. The AlpsB. The HimalayasC. The CaucasusD. The UralsAnswer -d

2. In which continent some of its parts are over 1500 miles from the sea and in which the hottest as well as the coldest climates of the world are to be found?A. AsiaB. EuropeC. AmericaD. AustraliaAnswer -a

3. The continent whose southern tip lies closest to Antarctica is:A. South AmericaB. AfricaC. AustraliaD. AsiaAnswer -a

4. The continent of Africa is divided into two parts by the:A. Sahara DesertB. Atlas MountainsC. Congo RiverD. CaucasusAnswer -a

5. Of the following, the country located entirely to the north of the Equator is:A. ColumbiaB. EcuadorC. BoliviaD. VenezuelaAnswer -d

6. The South American country that borders every other country on that continent except Chile and Ecuador is:A. BrazilB. ArgentinaC. PeruD. VenezuelaAnswer -a

7. Which of the following towns is situated at a higher altitude ?A. LhasaB. KathmanduC. GartoleD. ThimpuAnswer -a

8. There is a country which has an exceptionally long coast bordered by Soviet Union, Sweden and Finland, being the fifth largest country in Europe, and having the largest number of islands along its coast line, the country is:A. SwedenB. NorwayC. PolandD. DenmarkAnswer -b

9. New Zealand is:A. a large ocean bayB. an archipelagoC. two big islands : North Island, South Island separated by Cook Strait and several small islandsD. a large islandAnswer -c

10. The island that is nearly an equilateral triangle (and is the newest province of Canada) with each side about 320 miles long and is heavily forested is:A. NewfoundlandB. AlbertaC. Nova ScotiaD. Yukon TerritoryAnswer -a

11. The country more than half of which lies below sea level and which is the most densely populated countries in the world is :A. SwedenB. NorwayC. NetherlandsD. KenyaAnswer -c

12.Durand Line is the boundary of the two countries namely:A. India and PakistanB. Pakistan and AfghanistanC. Nepal and IndiaD. Nepal and ChinaAnswer -b

13. 17th Parallel divides:A. India and PakistanB. South and North AmericaC. North and South KoreaD. North and South VietnamAnswer -d

14. The boundary line between India and Pakistan on their attaining independence in1947 is called:A. Radcliff LineB. Durand LineC. McMahon LineD. Maginot LineAnswer -a

15. Which line demarcates the boundary between India and China?A. McMahonC. DurandB. RadcliffeD. MountbattenAnswer -a

16. The 38th parallel separates:A. South Korea and North KoreaB. East Germany and West GermanyC. North Vietnam and South VietnamD. USA and CanadaAnswer -a

17. A feature of the Mediterranean climate is:A. frequent rain and fogB. a long growing seasonC. hillside farmingD. savanna vegetationAnswer -b

18. The deepest known point of the oceans is found in the:A. Atlantic OceanB. Pacific OceanC. North seaD. Panama Canal.Answer -b

19. Which of the following is good evidence for concluding that glaciers once covered Canada?A. Rocks containing melted ice have been found through out CanadaB. Radioactive decay of uranium in Canadian rocks has been measuredC. Scratches on surface rocks in Canada look like scratches made by known glaciersD. Only glaciers could have formed the high Canadian mountainsAnswer -c

20. Which one of the following canals connects Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean?A. Suez canalB. Panama canalC. Kiel canalD. None of the aboveAnswer -b

21. Grenada lies in the:A. Caspian SeaB. Indian OceanC. CaribbeanD. Pacific OceanAnswer -c

22. New Moore Island is situated in the:A. Bay of BengalB. Indian OceanC. Palk StraitD. Arabian SeaAnswer -c

23. Falkland Islands are in:A. PacificB. AntarcticaC. South AtlanticD. North AtlanticAnswer -c

24. The interior regions of Eurasia have a large number of inland seas or lakes. Which one of the following touches the boundary of Iran?A. Aral SeaB. Lake-BalkashC. Lake-BaikalD. Caspian SeaAnswer -d

25. 'Bermuda Triangle' also known as "graveyard of ships", is situated in:A. Adriatic SeaB. Beaufort SeaC. Bering SeaD. Sargaso SeaAnswer -d

26. The famous American river Mississippi flows into the Gulf known as :A. the Gulf of MexicoB. the Gulf of St LawrenceC. the Gulf of ObD. None of theseAnswer -a

27. The northern part of Europe is called:A. Alpine regionB. ScandinaviaC. BeneluxD. New ZealandAnswer -b

28. Which Australian state is an island?A. VictoriaB. Western AustraliaC. QueenslandD. TasmaniaAnswer -d

29. Which one of these countries has no coastline?A. ChinaB. HungaryC. SpainD. SwedenAnswer -b

30 Which country is nearest to the South Pole?A. AustraliaB. New ZealandC. ChileD. South AfricaAnswer -c

31. The basin of which one of the following rivers is the widest?A. AmazonB. NileC. CongoD. VolgaAnswer -a

32. Greenwich Mean Time is the local time of:A. 180 longitudeB. 80 W longitudeC. 0 longitudeD. 80 E longitudeAnswer -c

33. London is located at 0, while Baghdad at 45 east. If a news is broadcast from London at 10 AM, at what time it will be heard at Baghdad?A. 11.30 AMB. 2.00 PMC. 1.00 PMD. 12.30 PMAnswer -c

34. The International Date Line is closest to which one of the following ?A. JapanB. Greenwich, EnglandC. Canary IslandsD. Aleutian IslandsAnswer -d

35. If Amsterdam is X + 1, Montreal is X 5, Tokyo is X+ 9 and Lisbon is X, X denotes:A. GMTB. the temperature as measured by the Kelvin scale to arrive at the temperature as measured by the Celsius scaleC. base from which height and depth from the sea-level is measuredD. the figure to be used from converting the Imperial System to the Metric SystemAnswer -a

36. Which of the following would be the right time when it is 5.30 pm in India ?A. America 9 a.m.B. Moscow12 p.m.C. Brazil 7 a.m.D. London 12 noonAnswer -d

37. Which of the following is a block mountain?A. AlpsB. VosgesC. RockyD. AndesAnswer -b

38. Mountains are important in the Middle East because they:A. are the source of riversB. are rich in mineralsC. block the cold windsD. cause rainfallAnswer -a

39. Match the following:

a. Rift Valley 1. Apalachiansb. Fold 2. Vosgesc. Block 3. Red Sead. Volcanic Mountain 4. Fujiyama

A. a3, b1, c4, d2B. a3, b2, c1, d4C. a3, b1, c2, d4D. a3, b4, c2, d1Answer -c

40. The Baku region of Russia is known for:A. aircraft industryB. petroleum productionC. iron smeltingD. ship buildingAnswer -b

41. Which volcano in the Philippines erupted after remaining dormant for nearly six centuries?A. Barren islandsB. Mt FujiamaC. Mt UnzenD. Mt PinatuboAnswer -d

42. Identify which one of the following pairs is wrong?A. Hurricane Central United StatesB. Trade winds blow towards the equatorC. Doldrums near the equatorD. New Moore Island IndiaAnswer -a

43. Tropical cyclone system occurring in Philippines, Japan and China sea is known as:A. tornadoesB. typhoonsC. thunderD. hail stormAnswer -b

44.Great Britain is warmer than other places of the world at the same distance from the equator because of :A. its nearness to waterB. its altitudeC. the warming effects of the Gulf StreamD. its distance from waterAnswer -c

45. Fog is common around New-found land Coast because:A. icebergs melt around the coastB. warm and cold currents meetC. the rainfall is heavyD. high tides cause stormsAnswer -b

46. Which of the following cities is situated on the banks of River Tiber?A. TokyoB. RomeC. PekingD. BerlinAnswer -b

47. Which of the following rivers has a "bird's foot" delta?A. The AmazonB. The BrahmaputraC. The MississippiD. The NileAnswer -d

48. The main stream of the river Ganga which flows into Bangladesh beyond Farakka is known as:A. BangangaB. BrahmaputraC. PadmaD. Suvarna RekhaAnswer -d

49. The two cities that are most similar in terms of climate are:A. Vancouver ParisB. Capetown AlgiersC. Montreal MurmanskD. Panama City TokyoAnswer -b

50. When there is summer in North Africa, South Africa will experience:A. summerB. winterC. autumnD. fallAnswer -b

Answer -a

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Who has made this observation about Mahatma Gandhi?a.Pandit Jawaharlal Nehrub.Romin Rollandc.Albert Einsteind.Louis FisherAnswer -c6.Where did Lord Buddha deliver his first sermon?a.Bodh Gayab.Sarnath (Mrig Dav)c.Raj Grihad.VaishaleeAnswer -b7.The first "Tirthankar" of Jainism wasa.Rishabha Devb.Parshvanathc.Neminathd.ShantinathAnswer -a8.Which Ramayan contains the following couplet highlighting the glory of motherland?a.Valimik Ramayanb.Anand Ramayanc.Adhyatma Ramayand.Kritvasee RamayanAnswer -b9.Among the following for which temple "Rathyatra" happens to be principal celebration?a.Varanashi (Vishvanath Temple)b.Jammu (Raghunath Temple)c.Madurai (Meenakshi Temple)d.Puri (Jagannath Temple)Answer -d10.In which scripture do we find the division of human life in four Ashramas?a.Shatpath Brahmanb.Manu Smritic.Aitareya Brahmand.Shrimad Bhagvad GeetaAnswer -a11.The marriage of King Dushyanta and Shakuntla fall in which category of marriage?a.Anulom Vivahb.Pratilom Vivahc.Gandharva Vivahd.Brahma VivahAnswer -c12.Which work of antiquity is known as Pancham Vada (Fifth Veda)?a.Natyashastra of Bharat Munib.Mahabharatc.Yogavashisthad.Brahma SutraAnswer -b13.Gindar, Gidda, Terah Talee and Bihoo happen to bea.Folk dancesb.Religious festivalsc.Marriages ritualsd.Songs of SeparationAnswer -a14.The Ajanta mural paintings depict episodes froma.Ramayanab.Jataka storiesc.Shiv Puranad.PanchtantraAnswer -b15.Out of the following fundamental rights which right has been termed as "The soul and heart of Indian Constitution" by Dr. Ambedkar?a.Right against exploitationb.Right of freedom of religionc.Right to equalityd.Right to constitutional redediesAnswer -d16.Among the following Chief Justices of India who acted as President of India?a.M. Hidaytullahb.P B Gajendra Gadkarc.Yashwant Vishnu Chandrachudd.P N BhagvatiAnswer -a17.When does the general debate on any bill take place in the Lok Sabha?a.At the time of introduction of the billb.At the time of second readingc.At the reporting staged.At the time of third readingAnswer -b18.Which schedule of Indian Constitution is related to languages?a.Fifthb.Eighthc.Tenthd.FourthAnswer -b19.By which method the members of Constituent Assembly were elected?a.Directly by the peopleb.Nomination by Indian National Congress and Muslim Leaguec.Indirect Election by Provincial Assembliesd.Nomination by British GovernmentAnswer -c20.What is the official language of Sikkim?a.Englishb.Lepchac.Bhutiyad.HindiAnswer -b,c21.How much amount does an MP get annually including pay and various allowances?a.Rs 25 lakhb.Rs 30 lakhc.Rs 20 lakhd.Rs 15 lakhAnswer -a22.Which ministry has got jurisdiction in the matters of National Flag, National Emblem and National Bird?a.Home Ministryb.Minister of Human Resourcesc.Forest and Environment Ministryd.Ministry of AgricultureAnswer -a23.Who has termed Indian Federal System as Quasi Federal?a.Morris Jonesb.Sir Ivor Jenningsc.Professor Harold J. Laskid.Professor K C WheareAnswer -d24.Among the following directive principles which is in consonance with Gandhian philosophy?a.Equal pay for equal workb.Empowerment of Gram Panchayatsc.Free Legal Assistanced.Separation of judiciary and executiveAnswer -b25.Who administers oath of office to the speaker of Lok Sabha?a.The Presidentb.Chief Justice of the Supreme Courtc.Chief Election Commissionerd.Oath no requiredAnswer -d26.Tata group has taken over GCIL, a large company in the field of chemicals. After this takeover in which field Tata group shall become second largest company?a.Production of Soda Ashb.Production of Nylonc.Production of Sodium Chlorided.Production of Sulphuric AcidAnswer -a27.Who endorses finally the five year plan of India?a.Parliamentb.National Development Councilc.Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairsd.Ministry of FinanceAnswer -b28.The major factor conducive for rapid growth of Indian exports toa.Imposition of import dutyb.liberlisation of economyc.recession in other countriesd.diversification of exportsAnswer -d29.Which is the correct statement about the Planning Commission of India?a.A constitutional bodyb.A statutory bodyc.created by executive orderd.quasi judicial bodyAnswer -c30.Among the following which is the larges trade union, so far as membership is concerned?a.Bharative Mazdoor Sanghb.INTUCc.Hind Mazdoor Sabhad.AITUCAnswer -a31.For which purpose World Bank provided a loan of 600 million dollar to India in the Year 2007?a.To strengthen rural co-operative structureb.To increase agricultural productionc.Urban infrastructural developmentd.Rural electrificationAnswer -a32.Among the following industrial companies with which company Venu Gopal Dhoot is associated?a.Sujlonb.Videoconc.Ranbaxyd.GlaxoAnswer -b33.Which one is not a correct statement regarding the Nav Ratna companies?a.Right to joint enterprisesb.Autonomy to invest upto Rs 2000 crores in joint enterprisesc.Right to raise indigenous or foreign capitald.Right to make structural changesAnswer -b34.Who determines the share of states in the central taxes?a.Finance Commissionb.Ministry of Financec.Central Cabinetd.Planning CommissionAnswer -a35.The principal aim of "Vision Statement" adopted recently for North-Eastern states isa.Decisive thrust against militancy in the North-Eastb.To bring seven sisters in the main streamc.Expansion of hydro-electric power potentiald.To enable the North-Eastern states to attain national economic eminenceAnswer -d36.The oldest mountain range of India isa.Vindhyachal-Satpurab.Sahyadric.Himalayad.Adawala (Aravalli)Answer -d37.Where is the famous Simhgarth fort?a.Chhattisgarhb.Maharashtrac.Rajasthand.Madhya PradeshAnswer -b38.Where is the forest area known as Silent Valley?a.Keralab.Mizoramc.Uttarakhandd.Arunachal PradeshAnswer -a39."Kiang", a variety of Asiatic wild ass is found ina.Rann of Kuchhb.Laddakhc.Corbett National Parkd.OrissaAnswer -b40.Plateau refers toa.Land surrounded by mountainsb.Land covered by snowc.A broad stretch of high landd.None of the aboveAnswer -c41.Which city of India is known as "Sun City"?a.Amritsarb.Itanagarc.Jodhpurd.GwaliorAnswer -c42.At which place river Ganga is formed as a result of confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi?a.Dev Prayagb.Rudra Prayagc.Karna Prayagd.Vishnu PrayagAnswer -a43.Which Indian state is introduced as "God's own country" by its tourism department?a.Jammu and Kashmirb.Himachal Pradeshc.Sikkimd.KeralaAnswer -d44.The river that flows between Vindhya mountain range and Satpura isa.Narmadab.Taptic.Chambald.GodavariAnswer -a45.Which state government has given Cabinets Minister's rank to its eminent singer in order to honour him?a.Maharashtrab.West Bengalc.Assamd.KarnatakaAnswer -c46.Who was the first ever woman Chief Minister of any state of Indian union?a.Nandini Satpathib.Sucheta Kriplanic.Jai Lalitad.Janki RamchandranAnswer -b47.Amon the following awards founded by K K Birla foundation which award is given to a man of letters belonging to a particular state?a.Shankar Awardb.Vachaspati Honourc.Bihar Awardd.Vyas HonourAnswer -c48.According to the report of forest ministry the forest area of Himachal Pradesh had increased during the 2003-2005 A.D. How much increase has been reported?a.10%b.11%c.9%d.12%Answer -b49."Khanjan Nayan", a novel written by renowned Hindi novelist Amrillal Nagar depicts the life and creation of a Krishna devotee poet. Who is that eminent poet?a.Raskhanb.Soor Dasc.Nand Dasd.Kumbhan DasAnswer -b50.Birth anniversary of which prominent figure of Indian renaissance was declared to be celebrated as 'Youth Day' every year by Government of India in the year 1985 AD?a.Raja Ram Mohan Royb.Keshavachandra Senc.Swami Vivekanandad.Sri AurbindoAnswer -c51.Which phase of Mahatma Gandhi's life is the subject-matter of widely acclaimed novel "Pehla Girmitiya"?a.Stay in Englandb.South Africa Daysc.Champaran Satyagrahad.Civil Disobedience MovementAnswer -b52.From which book Mahatma Gandhi adopted the concept of "Sarvodaya"?a.The kingdom of God is within youb.Unto this lastc.Shrimad Bhagvad Geetad.WaldaneAnswer -b53.Who refuted the existence of Gandhism during the life-time of Mahatma Gandhi?a.Indian Communistsb.Revolutionariesc.Muslim Leagued.Mahatma Gandhi himselfAnswer -d54.Which plan of British Government was rejected by Mahatma Gandhi by terming it as "a post-dated cheque drawn on an insolvent bank"?a.Cabinet Mission Planb.Montague-Chelmsford Reformsc.Cripps Mission Pland.Wavell PlanAnswer -c55.To whom Mahatma Gandhi acknowledged as his political mentor?a.Dada Bhai Naorojib.Gopal Krishna Gokhlec.Madhav Govind Ranadayd.Madan Mohan MalviyaAnswer -b56.Who was the composer of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan "Vaishnav Jan To Tere Kahiye"?a.Meera Baib.Narsingh Mehtac.Jala Ram Bapud.Kundnika KapdiyaAnswer -b57.What was sent as wedding gift by Mahatma Gandhi to British Queen Elizabeth II on the eve of her marriage?a.His autobiographyb.Good wishes messagec.Khadi Handkerchiefd.NothingAnswer -c58.In which city of India Asian Development Bank has opened its residential office?a.Mumbaib.Bangluru (Bangalore)c.New Delhid.ChennaiAnswer -c59.Where was Mahatma Gandhi's Headquarter prior to establishment of Sabarmati Ashram?a.Wardhab.Amaravatic.Korchabd.KheraAnswer -c62.The shrine of Renuka is associated witha.Lord Krishnab.Sansar Chandc.Bhargva Parshu Ramd.VashisthaAnswer -c71.Which temple of Kangra was destroyed by the force of Mahmood Ghaznavee?a.Mahakal Templeb.Chamunda Templec.Brajeshwari Templed.Jwalamukhi TempleAnswer -c72.The first Sikh Commander to invade Kangra in the later half of 18th century AD wasa.Jai Singh Kanhaiyab.Hari Singh Nalwac.Jassa Singh Ramgarhiyad.Banda BahadurAnswer -c73.Name the ruler of Nurpur who was taken as a prisoner to Lahore in 1558 AD by Bairma Khan and was put to death there?a.Paharee Malb.Bhkhta Palc.Kailash Pald.Kakro PalAnswer -b74.Who was the first President of Himalaya Riyasate Prajamandal?a.Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmarb.Baba Kanshi Ramc.Padma Devd.BhagmalAnswer -c75.Where did the martyrdom of Pratap Singh took place who inspired the masses to rise against Britishers in 1857?a.Dharamshalab.Shimlac.Jonginder Nagard.SrimourAnswer -a76.Wazir Ram Singh of Nurpu, who gave sleepness nights to British commanders during the secon Anglo-Sikh War, was exiled toa.Andamansb.Dehradunc.Singapored.AdenAnswer -c108.Which is the seat of Indian Institute of Advanced Studies?a.Dalhousieb.Sunder Nagarc.Shimlad.UnaAnswer -c109.The new year festival in "Chandra" and "Bhaga" valley is calleda.Phagulib.Haldoc.Gochid.ChaurasiAnswer -b110.When did the Union Territory of Himachal Pradesh become a full fledged state?a.24th March, 1952b.15th August, 1954c.25th January, 1971d.1st November, 1966Answer -c111.Which Upanishad deals with "Paravidya" and "Aparavidya"?a.Ishopanishadb.Kathopanishadc.Mundakopanishadd.Mandukya UpanishadAnswer -c112.Which heritage building of India has recently been included in the list of world heritage sites recognised by UNESCO?a.Hampib.Red Fortc.Qutub Minard.Konark Sun TempleAnswer -b113.Which countries have adopted Europe's unified currency Euro since January, 2008?a.Malta and Cyprusb.Norway and Finlandc.Portugal and Spaind.None of theseAnswer -a114.A violent incident that occurred at Chauri-Chaura was responsible for the withdrawal of non-co-operation movement. In which state is Chauri-Chaura is situated?a.Biharb.Uttar Pradeshc.Punjabd.UttarakhandAnswer -b115.In the recently held(1st January, 2008) elections to elect five non-permanent members to UN security council which continent was able to get two members elected from its ranks?a.Asiab.Africac.South Americad.EuropeAnswer -b116.In the year 2008, the British government has appointed an Indian economist as its chief economist. He happens to bea.Professor Amartya Senb.Professor Jagdish Bhagwatic.Parthsarthee Shomed.Shubhassheesh GangopadhyayaAnswer -c117.Who has been declared "Person of the Year" for the year 2007 by the prestigious magazine "Time"?a.Vladimir Putinb.Gordon Brownc.Railah Odingad.Nicholas SarkoziAnswer -a118.The year long one hundred fiftieth anniversary celebrations of which historically important event in the annals of modern India have concluded recently?a.Jalianwala Bahg Episodeb.Founding of Congressc.First War of Independenced.Dandi MarchAnswer -c119.Which company has launched the most economical Laptop "Mileap" in the January, 2008?a.Microsoft Corporationb.Infosysc.Wiprod.HCLAnswer -d120.The important issue decided by Lisbon Treaty in December 2007, isa.Arresting the climate changeb.Reformation of decision-making procedure of European unionc.Expansion of Shenzan aread.Curbing the terrorismAnswer -b121.Which gas is used to ripen the fruits?a.Methaneb.Hydrogenc.Ammoniad.EthyleneAnswer -d122.Which is the biggest part of earth's atmosphere?a.Carbon dioxideb.Nitrogenc.Oxygend.HydorgenAnswer -b123.While climbing a mountain a person bends forward toa.reduce fatigueb.avoid slippingc.increase speedd.increase stabilityAnswer -d124.The acid commonly present in Lemon and Grapes isa.Lactic acidb.Citric acidc.Ascorbic acidd.Tartaric acidAnswer -c125.Which part of human body is affected first of all by nuclear radiation?a.Eyesb.Heartc.Liverd.LungsAnswer -d126.Optical Fibers are mainly used for which of the following?a.Eye Surgeryb.Weavingc.Communicationd.Musical InstrumentsAnswer -c127.Which metal is mixed with iron to prepare steel?a.Nickelb.Chromiumc.Aluminiumd.ZincAnswer -a,b128.Among the following which industry requires heavy water?a.Sugarb.Atomic Energyc.Textilesd.SteelAnswer -b129.Which factor is considered responsible for the phenomenon of global warming?a.Greenhouse has effectb.Forest firec.Dry farmingd.RadioactivityAnswer -a130.Name the vitamin which is conducive for the clotting of blood?a.Vitamin Ab.Vitamin Bc.Vitamin Kd.Vitamin CAnswer -c131.What is the purpose of mixing baking soda in kneaded flour?a.To generate moistureb.To get flavourc.To obtain fine colouringd.Generation of Carbon dioxideAnswer -d132.What was the basic aim of Akali movement?a.Reformation of Sikh religionb.Enhancement of Sikh Unityc.Redemption of Gurudwaras from the clutches of Mahantsd.Protection of holy shrines of SikhsAnswer -c133.Who was termed " Father of Indian Unrest" by British journalist Valentine Chirol?a.Subhash Chandra Boseb.Chandrashekhar Azadc.Lokmanya TilakAnswer -c134.Who ensured Swamin Vivekananda's participation in the World Parliament of Religions held in September, 1893 by unstinted and all-round help?a.Maharaja of Mysoreb.Madras Devoteesc.Bhaskar Setupati of Ramnadud.Raja Ajeet Singh KhetariAnswer -d135.Hurling to a bomb on Viceroy Lord Hardinge on the eve of Delhi Durbar was challenge to British imperialism. The revolutionary who performed this act of outstanding boldness wasa.Lala Hardayalb.Ras Bihar Bosec.Zorawar Singh Barhatd.Vasant VishwasAnswer -b136.Where did Swami Dayananda Saraswati complete his magnum opus "Satyartha Prakash"?a.Mathurab.Haridwarc.Udaipurd.JodhpurAnswer -c137.Who was known as "Frontier Gandhi" during freedom movement?a.Khan Abdul Gaffar Khanb.Khan Mamdotc.Sikandar Hayat Khand.Doctor KhanAnswer -a138.Who eulogised as "Prophet of Nationalish" by Deshbandhu Chitranjan Das?a.Mahatma Gandhib.Vipinchandra Palc.Sri Aurbindod.Lokmanya TilakAnswer -c139.The title of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's autobiography isa.Bliss it was that Dawnb.Living an Erac.Roses in Decemberd.An Indian PilgrimAnswer -d140.Our national song "Vande Mataram" was composed bya.Ravindranath Thakurb.Subrahmanyam Bharatic.Makhanlal Chaturvedid.Bankim Chandre ChattopadhyayaAnswer -d141.Who carried out the feat of extra-ordinary philanthropy of donating at a time rupee 32 lack way back in 1916 to Madan Mohan Malaviyaji to enable him to establish Banaras Hindu University?a.Maharaja of Kashib.Jamshedji Tatac.Raja Baldev Das Birlad.Jamnalal BajajAnswer -c142.M A Jinnah, as Governor General of Pakistan, issued a stern warning to rioters of Karachi not touch the statue of a great Indian leader, installed at a prominent place in the city. Name that towering Indian leader whom even Jinnah respected so profoundly?a.Lokmanya Tilakb.Mazrul Huqc.Dada Bhai Naorojid.Pandit Motilal NehruAnswer -a143.Who has underlined the melancholy of Taj Mahal in the following soul stirring words:"Taj is a teardrop on the cheeks of time".a.Mahadevi Vermab.Sumitranandan Pantc.Ravindranath Pantd.Parveen ShakirAnswer -c145.Who was W C Rand, who was assassinated by Chafekar brothers in 1897?a.Police Commissioner of Puneb.British Judgec.Chaiman of Pune Plague Commissiond.Medical DoctoAnswer -c146.Who case sarcastic aspersion on the members of Swaraj Dal for their practices of entering the council chamber and then walking out of it on one pretext or the other, by terming it as "Patriotism in Locomotion"?a.Sardar Patelb.Shrinivas Shastric.Sir Tej Bahadur Saprud.Surendranath BannerjeeAnswer -c147.What was the basic factor that prompted reorganisation of states on linguistic basis after independence?a.Report of State of Reorganisation Commissionb.Death of P. Shri Ramuluc.Report of Dhar Committeed.Justice Wanchoo Committee ReportAnswer -b148.Who propounded the concept of Total Revolution?a.Jaiprakash Narayanb.Vinoba Bhavec.Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiyad.Acharya Narender DevAnswer -a149.Why did Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri call upon the people to observe "Vijaya Vrata" on every Monday?a.To give a befitting reply to bellicose Pakistanb.To enhance the spirit of sacrifice in the massesc.To accept the challenge of Canada in the matter of foodgrainsd.To instil the spirit of Chivalry in the youthAnswer -c150.Kam Raj Plan aimed ata.Improvement of national economyb.Removal of thorns in flesh in congress organisation and government that troubled Pandit Nehruc.Encouragement to national integrationd.Drafting a model code of conduct for MLAs and MPsAnswer -b1.Who propounded the doctrine of 'the end justifying the means'?a.Rousseaub.Hegelc.Machiavellid.NietzsheAnswer -c2.At which place did Vaso-de-Gama land during his discovery of India?a.Goab.Vishakahapattanamc.Calicutd.TuticorinAnswer -c3.What does a lactometer test?a.Flow of electric currentb.Purity of milkc.Velocity of windd.Quantity of heatAnswer -b4.What is hydroponics?a.Growing plants in snow-covered areasb.Study of creatures living in waterc.Growing plants through nutrients without the use of soild.Study of water-borne diseasesAnswer -c5.What is Penatgon?a.Pope's residence in Romeb.An ancient observatory in Francec.U.S. Defence Headquartersd.An entertainment park in MoscowAnswer -c6.In which State of India is the rocket launching station station Thumba located?a.Orissab.Andhra Pradeshc.Gujaratd.KeralaAnswer -d7.Who founded the Belur Math near Kolkata?a.Swami Vivekanandab.Aurobindo Ghoshc.Bankim Chandra Chatterjeed.Swami Ram TirthAnswer -a8.What is Korba known for?a.Mica depositsb.Coal minesc.Aluminium plantd.Rocket launching padAnswer -b and c9.In which country is Bethlehem, the birth-place of Jesus Christ, located?a.Syriab.Israelc.Egyptd.JordanAnswer -b10.What is "Hotel Rwanda"?a.A five-star hotel in Rwandab.A film about genocide in Rwandac.A book about the martyrdom of a Christian missionary in Rwandad.None of the aboveAnswer -b11.Whose consent has to be taken before a money-bill is introduced in a state legislature?a.Speaker of the Assemblyb.Chief Ministerc.Governord.PresidentAnswer -c12.To which category does the Planning Commission in India belong?a.Statutory bodyb.Advisory bodyc.Constitutional bodyd.Autonomous bodyAnswer -b13.What does the Richter scale measure?a.Force of an earthquakeb.Intensity of a stormc.Depth of an oceand.Body temperatureAnswer -a14.Which of the following industries needs the largest number of workers?a.Sugarb.Textilec.Juted.SteelAnswer -b15.Where is the Potala Palace?a.Thimpub.Gangtokc.Jaipurd.LhasaAnswer -d16.What does the Antyadaya Scheme aim to achieve?a.Raising the standard of living of minoritiesb.Dalit upliftc.Helping the poorest of the poord.Total eradication of povertyAnswer -c17.Which is the largest source of power of supply in India?a.Hydro-electricityb.Thermal Powerc.Nuclear Energyd.BiogasAnswer -b18.Which is levied only by the Central Government of India?a.Sales Taxb.Toll Taxc.Income Taxd.House TaxAnswer -c19.Which office does Montek Singh Ahluwalia hold at present?a.Union Finance Secretaryb.Governor of the Reserve Bankc.Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commissiond.Chairman of the Public Account CommitteeAnswer -c20.Who is the author of the book "The Line of Fire"?a.Jaswant Singhb.Parvez Musharrafc.Imran Khand.Natwar SinghAnswer -b21.What was the view of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) at its meeting held at Dakar in March 2008 on the question of Kashmir?a.Kashmir should be handed over to Pakistanb.Kashmir is an integral part of Indiac.The Kashmir dispute be resolved in accordance with U.N. resolutionsd.The present line of control be converted into international borderAnswer -c22.Which former Prime Minister of India was instrumental in introducing the terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the preamble to the Indian Constitution?a.Jawaharlal Nehrub.Indira Gandhic.Lal Bahadur Shastrid.Chandra ShekharAnswer -b23.In which of the following countries is the Kalahari desert located?a.Congob.Botswanac.Mangoliad.KazakhistanAnswer -b24.Which of the following is the largest island?a.Sumatrab.Honsuc.Newfoundlandd.GreenlandAnswer -d25.Which scientist is associated with the explosion of the first atomic bomb?a.James Chadwickb.Robert Openheimerc.Gordon Goldd.Bertrand RussellAnswer -b26.Who laid the foundation of Yoga therapy?a.Patanjalib.Charakac.Susrutad.DhanwantariAnswer -a27.In which year was slave trade abolished in the British empire?a.1807b.1789c.1815d.1820Answer -a28.Who wrote the famous book 'Essay on Population'?a.Adam Smithb.Thomas Malthusc.John Stuart Milld.T.H. GreenAnswer -b29.Which of the following authors wrote the script of the famous movie "2001: A Space Odyssey"?a.Isaac Asimovb.Frederick Pohlc.Arthur C. Clarked.Kurt VonnegutAnswer -c30.For which historical event is the term 'Holocaust' used?a.Genocide of Jews under the Nasisb.The Great Fire of Londonc.The Atomic bombing of Japand.The Japanese attack on Pearl HarbourAnswer -c31.What is 'Xinua'?a.A city in Vietnamb.A news agency in Chinac.A monastery in Tibetd.The head quarters of the Nationalist Chinese Government in TaiwanAnswer -b32.Which serving Minister of the Union Cabinet was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for 2008?a.Lalu Prasad Yadavb.Arjun Singhc.P. Chidambaramd.Pranab MukherjeeAnswer -d33.Which of the food-stuffs has the highest caloric content?a.Peasb.Cashewnutc.Coconutd.GroundnutAnswer -b34.What happens when an object is transferred from the earth to the moon?a.Its weight increasesb.Its mass increasesc.Its mass decreasesd.Its weight decreases but its mass remains constantAnswer -d35.Who discovered electrons?a.Rutherfordb.Neil Bohrc.J.J. Thomsond.Max PlanckAnswer -c36.Which scientist was the first to demonstrate the circulation of blood?a.Georges Cavierb.William Harveyc.Richard Owend.Edmund TysonAnswer -b37.To which category does an 'asparagus' belong?a.Rootb.Stemc.Leafd.FlowerAnswer -b38.Which of the following countries is the largest producer of rubber?a.Brazilb.Malaysiac.Bangladeshd.PhilippinesAnswer -b39.In which country is Greenwich located?a.Swedenb.Englandc.Franced.SpainAnswer -b40.To which of the following subjects is 'light year' related?a.Historyb.Theologyc.Geographyd.AstronomyAnswer -d41.Which of the following communities live in an 'igloo'?a.Maorisb.Santhalsc.Eskimosd.UjbeksAnswer -c42.For what is the word 'Blitzkrieg' used?a.A sudden crippling attackb.Forest firec.Mass massacred.A devastating floodAnswer -a43.Which of the following positions does M. Elbardei hold at present?a.A judge at the International Court of Justice at the Hagueb.Head of the Iraqi delegation at the UNOc.Chief of International Atomic Energy Agencyd.UN Chief Weapons InspectorAnswer -c44.Who is the present Director General of the World Trade Organization?a.Pascal Lamyb.Nicolas Burnsc.Peter Mendelsond.Thebo MbekiAnswer -a45.Who was the captain of the Indian Under-19 cricket team which won the World Cup at Kualalumpur in March 2008?a.M. Pandeyb.R. Jadehac.Virat Kohlid.P. SangwanAnswer -c46.From which country has India purchased the Barak-I anti-missile defence system?a.Franceb.Israelc.Russiad.JapanAnswer -b47.What role has the UNO assigned to its envoy Ibrahim Gambari at present?a.To oversee the functioning of the Iraqi Governmentb.To create conditions for a dialogue between LTTE and Sri Lankan Governmentc.To bring about a rapprochement between Aung San Su Chi and the military Junta in Myanmard.To inquire into Human Rights violations in MalaysiaAnswer -c48.At which place in Australia was the last cricket match of the tri-series in March 2008, played when India defeated Australia?a.Sydneyb.Perthc.Brisbaned.MelbourneAnswer -c49.Which position does Samdhong Rimpoche hold at present?a.Tibetan representative in Beijingb.Panchen Lamac.Tibetan Prime Minister in exile at Dharmshalad.Heir-apparent to present Dalai LamaAnswer -c50.Which American leader has been campaigning about the climate crisis caused by global warming?a.Al Goreb.Nancy Pelosic.Richard Gered.John McCainAnswer -a51.With which sport is Narain Kartikeya, associated?a.Badmintonb.Motor-racingc.Archeryd.SwimmingAnswer -b52.What position does Fahmida Mirza hold in Pakistan now?a.Central Ministerb.Speaker of Parliamentc.Ambassador to Indiad.Leading of Muttahida Quomi MahajAnswer -b53.Which country has honoured Mrs. Sonia Gandhi with the 'Order of Leopold'?a.Hollandb.Italyc.Belgiumd.EnglandAnswer -c54.With which game is Joaquim Carravelho associated?a.Footballb.Hockeyc.Tennisd.CricketAnswer -b55.Who said, "The earth has enough for man's need but not for man's greed"?a.Leo Tolstoyb.Mahatma Gandhic.Karl Marxd.George Bernard ShawAnswer -b56.From which country has India purchased the warship INS Jalashwa?a.Russiab.Swedenc.U.S.A.d.GermanyAnswer -c57.Which country is known as the 'sugar bowl of the world'?a.Indonesiab.Cubac.Polandd.KenyaAnswer -b58.In which State of India is the Dudhwa National Park located?a.Uttar Pradeshb.Rajasthanc.Uttarakhandd.AssamAnswer -a59.What is 'Esperanto'?a.An African tribeb.A tributary of river Nilec.An artificial languaged.A medicine for headacheAnswer -c60.Which of the following erstwhile nations has now been divided into separate states?a.Yugoslaviab.Bulgariac.Turkeyd.CzechoslovakiaAnswer -d61.On which mountain range is the Shilla Peak located?a.Pir Panjalb.Dhauladharc.Zaskard.ShivalikAnswer -c62.Which river enters Jammu and Kashmir after passing through Himachal Pradesh?a.Chenabb.Jhelumc.Sutlejd.RaviAnswer -a63.At which place in Himachal Prades is the Central Potato Research Institute located?a.Mashobrab.Kufric.Nalderad.RohruAnswer -b64.Which Muslim King besieged the fort of Nagarkot for six months in the later half of the 14the century compelling its ruler to surrender?a.Mahmood Ghaznavib.Mohammad Bin Tughlakc.Firoz Shah Tughlakd.Mohammad GhoriAnswer -c65.Who forced Raja Ghamand Chand to pay tribute to him in 1770?a.Jassa Singhb.Amar Singh Thapac.Ahmad Shah Abdalid.Jai SinghAnswer -a66.How did the status of Himachal Pradesh change after the states were reorganised in 1956?a.In became a Chief Commissioner's Provinceb.It became a Part C statec.It became a Union Territoryd.It became a full-fledged StateAnswer -c67.Which Governor-General was the first to stay at Shimla?a.Lord Mayob.Lord Cornwallisc.Lord Amherstd.Lord DalhousieAnswer -c68.In which year was the Himalayan Hill States Regional Council formed?a.1942b.1946c.1950d.1956Answer -b69.What is 'Kee'?a.A tributary of river Beasb.A hill stationc.An animal with long hornsd.A Buddhist MonasteryAnswer -d70.In which year was the "Big Landed States and Land Reforms Act" passed in Himachal Pradesh?a.1954b.1972c.1956d.1960Answer -a71.In which year did the first legislative assembly come into existence in Himachal Pradesh?a.1956b.1972c.1952d.1978Answer -c72.Which two side were the signatories to the Treaty of Sagauli in 1815?a.Sikhs and Gurkhasb.Sikhs and the Britishc.Gurkhas and the Britishd.British and the Himachal Princely StatesAnswer -c73.Which Himachal Princely State refused to side with the British during the War of Independence of 1857?a.Kangrab.Bushaharc.Nurpurd.BilaspurAnswer -b74.At which of the following places in Himachal Pradesh is the Mohan Meakins Breweries located?a.Nahanb.Solanc.Parwanood.BilaspurAnswer -b75.At which places are resin and turpentine oil factories located in Himachal Pradesh?a.Nahan and Bilaspurb.Mandi and Unac.Nurpur and Parwanood.Kullu and ManaliAnswer -a76.On which river is the Kol Dam Hydro-power Plant being constructed?a.Ravib.Chenabc.Beasd.SutlejAnswer -d77.Which district of Himachal Pradesh has rock salt deposits?a.Kinnaurb.Mandic.Chambad.SirmaurAnswer -b78.Which princely state was founded by Raja Rasalu?a.Sirmaurb.Bushaharc.Jubbald.SuketAnswer -a79.In which Himachal princely state did the people demand abolition of 'Begar', leading to police firing on agitators?a.Suketb.Chambac.Dhamid.KeonthalAnswer -c80.Which of the two great men were contemporaries?a.Nicolas Copernicus and Galileo Galilieb.Isaac Newton and Francis Baconc.Karl Marx and Charles Darwind.Sigmund Freud and Adam SmithAnswer -c81.Which American President ordered dropping of atomic bombs on Japan during World War II?a.Dwight D. Eisenhowerb.F.D. Rooseveltc.Harry Trumand.Herbert HooverAnswer -c82.Which British Prime Minister was awarded Nobel Prize for Literature?a.Ramsay MacDonaldb.Lloyd Georgec.Harold McMilland.Winston ChurchillAnswer -d83.In which country is 'Wateloo' located?a.Hollandb.Englandc.Franced.BelgiumAnswer -d84.With whom is the ideology of Fascism associated?a.Joseph Stalinb.Adolf Hitlerc.Benito Mussolinid.Fredericd NietzscheAnswer -c85.Who is known as "The Lady With The Lamp"?a.Florence Nigthingaleb.Helen Kellerc.Margaret Thatcherd.Annie BesantAnswer -a86.Which country adopted the 'Monroe Doctrine' as a part of its foreign policy?a.Britainb.USAc.Soviet Uniond.ChinaAnswer -b87.Which Russian leader introduced 'perestroika' and 'glassnost' in the Soviet Union, leading to its disintegration?a.Nikita Khrushchevb.Leonid Breznevc.Mikhael Gorbachevd.Boris YeltsinAnswer -c88.Which independent country is the latest to be carved out of the erstwhile Yugoslavia?a.Albaniab.Kosovoc.Slovakiad.Bosnia HarjegovinaAnswer -b89.Which leader is credited with introducing globalization and market economy in China?a.Lieu Shao Chib.Deng Shiao Pingc.Chou En-Laid.Ziang ZeminAnswer -b90.Which office did Vitthal Bhai Patel hold after the formation of the Swaraj Party in 1925?a.Deputy Leader of the Swaraj Partyb.Member of the Viceroy's Councilc.Speaker of the Central Legislative Assemblyd.Secretary of All India Congress CommitteeAnswer -c91.Which of the following books helped Mahatma Gandhi in shaping his views on social and economic reform?a.The Wealth of Nationsb.Unto This Lastc.Das Capitald.ArthashastraAnswer -b92.Which of the following if the last of the 50 states constituting the United States of America?a.Alaskab.New Mexicac.Indianad.HawaiiAnswer -d93.Which of the following never became Speaker of the Lok Sabha?a.Anant Shayanam Ayengarb.Rabi Royc.G S Dhillond.Madhu LimayeAnswer -d94.Who was Torman?a.A Hun invader and ruler of the 5th centuryb.A historian of the Gupta dynastyc.A Chieftain in the Alexander's armyd.A monk who spread Buddhism in ChinaAnswer -a95.Who built Charminar at Hyderabad?a.Sikandar Shahb.Shah Jahanc.Nizam-ul-Mulkd.Adil Shah of BijapurAnswer -d96.Who was the author of the famous Sanskrit drama 'Mrichchkatik'?a.Sudrakb.Bhavbhutic.Bharavid.BhasaAnswer -a97.Who wrote 'Pilgrim's Progress'?a.Oliver Goldsmithb.Christopher Marlowec.John Bunyand.Alexander PopeAnswer -c98.In which year was the People's Republic of China admitted as a member of the UNO?a.1949b.1962c.1971d.1980Answer -c99.Of which country does 'Xinjiang Uygur' province form part?a.Iranb.Turkomanistanc.Indonesiad.ChinaAnswer -d100.In which continent is Surinam located?a.South Americab.Asiac.Africad.EuropeAnswer -a101.Which of the following African countries has the larges area?a.Egyptb.Nigeriac.Sudand.SomaliaAnswer -c102.Which country is skirted by the warm Kuroshio current?a.Chinab.Japanc.Norwayd.IrelandAnswer -b103.Which Sikh Guru was sentenced to death by Emperor Jahangir for blessing rebellion prince Khosrau?a.Guru Hargovindb.Guru Tegh Bhadurc.Guru Arjun Devd.Guru Har RaiAnswer -c104.Which Peshwa emerged as the real head of Maratha Confederacy under the Sangola Agreement?a.Balaji Vishwanathb.Madhav Raoc.Bahi Rao Id.Balaji Baji RaoAnswer -d105.What was the main proposal of the original Ilbert Bill presented in the Central Legislative Council during the tenure of Viceroy Lord Ripon?a.Promotion of Indians up to the rank of district collectorb.Empowering Indian judges to try cases involving Europeans alsoc.Confiscating the property of freedom fighter without assigning any reasond.Setting up a centre of ICS examination in IndiaAnswer -b106.Who presided over the first session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay in 1885?a.Dadabhai Naorojib.Surendra Nath Bannerjeec.A O Humed.W C BannerjeeAnswer -d107.Who had set up the India Home Rule Society in London in 1905?a.Bhikaji Kamab.Shyamji Krishna Vermac.Lala Har Dayald.Madan Lal DhingraAnswer -b108.Which Viceroy had promulgated the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 to muzzle press freedom?a.Lord Riponb.Lord Mayoc.Lord Lyttond.Lord DufferinAnswer -c109.Which amendment to the Indian Constitution banned floor-crossing by Members of Parliament and State Legislatures elected on party-ticket?a.42b.44c.52d.54Answer -c110.Which schedule of the Indian Constitution describes the division between Centre and State functions on the basis of three lists?a.Fourth Scheduleb.Eighth Schedulec.Third Scheduled.Seventh ScheduleAnswer -d111.Which of the following types of disputes can be directly raised in the Supreme Court?a.Enforcement of Fundamental Rightsb.Civil matters where the amount involved is not less than Rs. 20000c.Cases of murderd.Cases related to destruction of public propertyAnswer -a112.Which of the refineries at the following places is not owned by the Indian Oil Corporation?a.Baraunib.Haldiac.Vishakhapattanamd.KoyaliAnswer -c113.Which of the following fundamental rights was repealed by an Act of Parliament in 1978?a.Right to Equalityb.Right against Exploitationc.Right to Freedom of Speechd.Right to PropertyAnswer -d114.Who was the first leader to call Mahatma Gandhi 'Father of the Nation'?a.Jawaharlal Nehrub.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patec.C. Rajagopalacharid.Subhash Chandra BoseAnswer -d115.Who was the author of the book 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?a.Oscal Wildeb.H G Wellsc.R L Stevensond.John GalsworthyAnswer -c116.Who has written the book 'My Country My Life'?a.Atal Bihari Vajpaib.Indra Kumar Gujralc.Lal Krishna Advanid.V P SinghAnswer -c117.Which of Shakespeare's plays was once banned in England in 1788?a.Julius Caesarb.King Learc.Othellod.TempestAnswer -b118.Why does a burning candle get extinguished when it is covered with a tumbler?a.Because of the vacuum inside the tumblerb.Because the supply of oxygen is cut offc.Because of pressure exerted by the tumblerd.None of the aboveAnswer -b119.Why does water get cooled in an earthen pitcher?a.Because the clay does not absorb hear from the atmosphereb.Because of the pores in the clay walls of the pitcherc.Because the thick clay walls keep out heatd.Because of cold air present inside the pitcherAnswer -b120.Why is sea water saline?a.Because of the presence of salt rocks in the seab.Because of the saline liquid exuded by sea creaturesc.Because of evaporation caused by sun-raysd.Because of salt brought to sea by riversAnswer -d

1.Which of the following is the longest river?a.Mississippib.Yang-Tze-Kyangc.Congod.AmazonAnswer -d2.Who was the first scientist to demonstrate that certain hereditary factors, named genes, operate in all biological species?a.Nicolasb.Copernicusc.Rene Descartesd.Greger MendelAnswer -d3.Which of the following invented the Jet plane?a.Orville and Wilber Wrightb.Whittlec.Giffardd.ZeppelinAnswer -b4.Which among the following is regarded as the father of Western Medicine?a.Alcmaenb.Hirophilusc.Hippocratesd.ParacelsusAnswer -c5.In which year was Prophet Mohammad born?a.126 BCb.326 ADc.570 ADd.715 ADAnswer -c6.Which of the following attained independence in 1947 along with India?a.Libyab.Myanmarc.Indonesiad.SudanAnswer -c7.Which of the following countries is known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun"?a.Greenlandb.Norwayc.Icelandd.JapanAnswer -b8.Who was the following areas is the Swahili language spoken?a.Congob.Balcan Statesc.Caribbean Islandsd.East AfricaAnswer -d9.Who was the author of the famous Greek epic "Ilia"?a.Horaceb.Platoc.Homerd.SophoclesAnswer -c10.What is meant by ESP?a.European secular philosophyb.Extra sensory perceptionc.Economic and social practicesd.Enhanced security patrollingAnswer -c11.With which of the following religions is the holy book Talmud related?a.Roman Catholicismb.Jainismc.Judaismd.ZoroastrianismAnswer -c12.In which of the following cities is the headquarters of the World Health Organisation located?a.Londonb.Genevac.Viennad.BrusselsAnswer -b13.Which of the following countries has Drachma as its currency?a.Romaniab.Greecec.Turkeyd.PolandAnswer -b14.Which of the following is a correct combination?a.Bihu - Biharb.Kathakali - Nepalc.Kuchipudi - Andhra Pradeshd.Bharatnatyam - OrissaAnswer -c15.Which of the following was the founder of the Theosophical Society?a.Annie Besantb.Madam Blavetskic.Sister Niveditad.Aurobindo GhoshAnswer -b16.Which of the following was the first to be appointed as Governor General of India under the Charter Act of 1833?a.Warren Hastingsb.Lord Cornwallisc.Lord William Bentickd.Charles MetcalfeAnswer -c17.Who was the founder of the All Indian Muslim League?a.Aga Khanb.Allama Iqbalc.Mohammad Ali Jinnahd.Firoz Khan NoonAnswer -a18.Who of the following was elected President of the Khilafat Conference in 1919?a.Shaukat Alib.Mahatma Gandhic.Lala Lajpat Raid.Khan Abdul Gaffar KhanAnswer -b19.Who presided over the Congress Session which declared Poorna Swaraj as the goal of the Congress?a.Jawahar Lal Nehrub.Sarojini Naiduc.Mahatma Gandhid.Moti Lal NehruAnswer -a20.Who of the following was not associated with the communist party of India formed in 1925?a.S A Dangeb.Muzaffar Ahmedc.Ram Manohar Lohiad.M N RoyAnswer -c21.Which British Prime Minister declared India free?a.Winston Churchillb.Lloyad Georgec.Ramsay MacDonaldd.Clement AttleeAnswer -d22.With which sport is "Grand Slam" related?a.Golfb.Billiardc.Tennisd.ChessAnswer -c23.In which continent is Rwanda situated?a.Asiab.Africac.South Americad.EuropeAnswer -b24.Who is the first Indian to have a wax statue in Madame Tussad's Museum in London?a.Jawahar Lal Nehrub.Mahatma Gandhic.Dr. Rajendra Prasadd.Dr. S . RadhakrishnanAnswer -b25.What makes a football bounce when it strikes the ground?a.Rubberb.Hollownessc.Resistance to aird.ElasticityAnswer -d26.From which of the following combinations is cellulose extracted?a.Wood and silkb.Wood and rubberc.Wood and cottond.Silk and cottonAnswer -c27.Which of the following metals was used by man first?a.Bronzeb.Silverc.Irond.CopperAnswer -d28.The deficiency of which of the following causes anemia in body?a.Calciumb.Iodinec.Irond.PotassiumAnswer -c29.Which of the following crops is affected by the plant disease, rust?a.Riceb.Groundnutc.Wheatd.CottonAnswer -c30.Which of the following fabrics is least inflammable?a.Silkb.Nylonc.Rayond.CottonAnswer -a31.In which of the following countries is the Great Barrier Reef located?a.Mauritiusb.Australiac.Philippinesd.CanadaAnswer -b32.The ancient name Mainak Parvat now stand fora.Dhauladharb.Zaskarc.Shivalikd.Pri PanjalAnswer -c33.Which of the following passes is located outside Himachal Pradesh?a.Khaibarb.Richtangc.Bara Lachad.None of theseAnswer -a34.When was the Victoria Cross, the highest British award for bravery, created by the British Government?a.1820b.1836c.1845d.1856Answer -d35.Where, in Himachal Pradesh, is the 81 foot idol of Lord Shiva installed?a.Baijnathb.Mani Karanc.Kotla Kaland.None of theseAnswer -c36.What is the height of Mount Everest peak?a.7515 mb.7860 mc.8848 md.None of theseAnswer -c37.Which major river ahs the Banganga as its tributary?a.Sallujb.Beasc.Chenabd.YamunaAnswer -d38.Where does the river Salluj originate?a.Nepalb.Jammu and Kashmirc.Tibetd.PunjabAnswer -c39.Which district in Himachal Pradesh has the scantiest rainfall?a.Kinnaurb.Unac.Lahaul and Spitid.HamirpurAnswer -c40.How many districts fall in the Mandi Division of HP?a.4b.3c.6d.5Answer -Cancelled41.Where is the Solen Valley, once famous for the excavation of 40,000 years old tools, now located?a.Tibelb.Nepalc.Pakistand.AfghanistanAnswer -c42.For how many years did the war between Diodas and Shambar, as described with Rigveda, last?a.10 yearsb.15 yearsc.40 yearsd.None of theseAnswer -c43.Which famous writer has described the contact between the Khas republics of the hills and the Aryan Kingdoms of the plains in his books?a.Chanakyab.Charakc.Paninid.VyasAnswer -c44.What was the main reason for Alexander's decision not to proceed beyond the Beas rivers in his conquest of India?a.The Beas and other rivers on the way being spateb.Fear of the huge army amassed by Indian rulersc.Revolt by his chieftainsd.Advice of his soothsayersAnswer -d45.At which place does the Beas river flow from East to West?a.between Indura and Mirthalb.between Rampur Bushahar and Larjic.atthe mountain knot of Barabanghald.none of the aboveAnswer -a46.Which Indian emperor compelled the Kunindas, Yodheyas and Arjuneyas to accept his overlordship?a.Chandra Gupta Mauryab.Samudra Guptac.Mahapadma Nandd.KanishkAnswer -b47.Which of the following established himself as a powerful ruler after the Gupta empire disintegrated in 480-99 AD?a.Mihirkulab.Tormanc.Yashovardhand.HarshaAnswer -b48.Who ruled over Chamba in 680 AD?a.Jethpalb.Manu Varmanc.Sahil Varmand.Raja BrahmpalAnswer -Cancelled49.In which century was the Mandi State founded?a.14thb.7thc.10thd.5thAnswer -a50.Which of the following was the original capital of Bilaspur state in about 900 AD, when it was founded?a.Nalagarhb.Naina Devic.Gulerd.None of theseAnswer -b51.Which princely state of Himachal Pradesh pushed the territory of Tibet to its present boundaries through a treaty in the 17th century?a.Nalagarhb.Suketc.Bushahard.ChambaAnswer -c52.What compelled Jaipal, the Hindu ruler of Shahiya dynasty, to conclude a humiliating treaty with Subuktgin, the ruler of Ghazni?a.Revolt by one of his commandersb.Death of his sonc.Shortage of fundsd.A snow stormAnswer -Cancelled53.Which Muslim ruler invaded Kangra and plundered its temples in 1019 AD?a.Alauddin Khiljib.Mohammad Ghoric.Mehmood Ghaznavid.Mohammed TughlaqAnswer -c54.In which temple were 300 Sanskrit books, translated into persian on Firoz Shah Tughlaq's orders, preserved?a.Jwalamukhib.Masrurc.Baijnathd.TrilokinathAnswer -a55.In which year did Taimur attach Kangra?a.1375 ADb.1398 ADc.1401 ADd.1450 ADAnswer -d56.Who has been appointed the first Chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Right?a.Shanta Sinhab.Girija Vyasc.Shaban Azmid.None of theseAnswer -a57.In which of the following towns did Jahangir construct a mosque inside a Fort?a.Hamirpurb.Nagarkotc.Mandid.UnaAnswer -b58.Which of the following prevented Raja Ghamand Chand from expanding his empire further?a.Ahmad Shah Abdalib.Jassa Singhc.Amar Singh Thapad.Jai Singh RamgarhiaAnswer -b59.Which of the following mediated between Raja Sansar Chand and Jai Singh Ramgarhia to settle their dispute over the ownership of Kangra Fort?a.Saif Ali Khanb.Jiwan Khanc.Maharaja Ranjit Singhd.Raja BirbalAnswer -c60.Which of the following was dismissed to Singapore for declaring his princely state independent during the rule of Governor General Lord Dalhousie?a.Wazir Ram Singhb.Rana of Khavigarhc.Shivanand Ramauld.Pandit Padam DevAnswer -c61.The ruler of which of the following princely states sided neither with the British Government nor with the rebels during the war of Independence of 1857?a.Rampur Bushaharb.Nurpurc.Jaswand.DatarpurAnswer -a62.In which of the following states did the Praja Mandal demand abolition of Begar in 1939?a.Bilaspurb.Kangrac.Dhamid.SirmaurAnswer -c63.Why did the Kisan Sabha form a rebel government in Sirmaur state in 1942?a.because of the deposition of the ruler of the state by the Britishb.because of the refusal of the ruler to reduce land revenuec.because of the ruler's decision to support the British war effortd.rampant corruption and immoral conduct of the rulerAnswer -c64.Raja Durga Singh was the last ruler ofa.Suket Stateb.Chamba Statec.Nalagarh Stated.Baghat StateAnswer -d65.What was the ruler of Bilaspur state planning to do when the British quit India in 1947?a.Declaring Bilaspur as an independent countryb.Joining the Indian Unionc.Forming a union with other princely statesd.Merging the state into PunjabAnswer -a66.When did a popular Ministry headed by Y S Parmar assume office in the Part C state of Himachal Pradesh?a.1947b.1952c.1956d.1948Answer -b67.In which year did the Punjab hill states merge with Himachal Pradesh?a.1966b.1956c.1952d.1971Answer -a68.Who founded the princely state of Bushahr in the upper Satluj valley?a.Dev Palb.Lord Krishnac.Pradyumanad.VishveshvaraAnswer -c69.Who was the Chief Commissioner of Himachal Pradesh between March, 1951 and Ferbruary, 1952?a.N.C. Mehtab.Bhagwan Sahaic.E.P. Moond.None of theseAnswer -b70.To which place in Delhi was Stupa, constructed by Ashoka in the Paonta Valley in Himachal Pradesh, shifted by a Muslim ruler?a.Chandani Chawkb.Paharganjc.Firoj Shah Kotlad.ShahadraAnswer -c71.Which Himachali ruler renovated the famous Baijnath temple in Kangra in the 19th century?a.Raja Sahil Varmanb.Raja Sansar Chandc.Raja Bir Send.Raja RasaluAnswer -b72.What is Guru Ghantal?a.a giant size statue of Buddhab.anenormous bell at Dharamshalac.a famous monastery in Himachal Pradeshd.a majestic Shiva templeAnswer -c73.When was HP Compulsory Education Act passed?a.1948b.1950c.1952d.1953Answer -d74.On which item was more than 50% of the First Five Year Plan expenditure incurred in Himachal Pradesh after it became a part C state?a.Educationb.Power generationc.Road constructiond.AgricultureAnswer -c75.In which year was Abolition of Big Landed States Act passed in Himachal Pradesh?a.1951b.1960c.1956d.1954Answer -d76.Which major hydel project in Himachal Pradesh is being run in collaboration with Russia?a.Nathpa Jhakrib.Kol Damc.Sanjay Vidyutd.None of theseAnswer -b77.Which country is assisting in the Pilot project on Trout farming in Himachal Pradesh?a.Norwayb.Finlandc.Germanyd.USAAnswer -a78.At which place in Himachal Pradesh is the 100 ton -a day capacity Vanaspati ghee plant in cooperative sector, located?a.Nalagarhb.Unac.Mandid.SolanAnswer -c79.In which year was the broad gauge Delhi-Nangal rail line extended upto Una?a.1975b.1980c.1987d.1991Answer -d80.In which year did Shimla become the capital of Himachal Praesh?a.1960b.1970c.1966d.1980Answer -c81.Which of the following has now been removed from the list of planets?a.Plutob.Neptunec.Marsd.VenusAnswer -a82.What position does Condoleeza Rice now hold in the US administration?a.Defence Secretaryb.Ambassador to the UNOc.Speaker of the House of Representativesd.Secretary of StateAnswer -d83.Which of the following former Prime Ministers of India never held a ministerial position in any State or Central Government?a.Vishwanath Pratap Singhb.Chandra Shekharc.Deve Gowdad.Indra Kumar GujralAnswer -b84.Who has directed the movie "Water"?a.Deepa Mehtab.Meera Nairc.Madhur Bhandarkard.Shekhar KapoorAnswer -a85.In which state of India is Kanyakumari located?a.Karnatakab.Keralac.Tamil Nadud.LakshdweepAnswer -c86.In which of the following is an oil refinery located?a.Agrab.Bhopalc.Alward.MathuraAnswer -d87.Which of the following is a city state?a.Bangkokb.Hongkongc.Taipeid.SingaporeAnswer -d88.Which of the following has not adopted the rupee as its currency?a.Pakistanb.Bangladeshc.Nepald.BhutanAnswer -Cancelled89.Which of the following two countries are associated in the award of the Nobel Prize?a.Norway and Denmarkb.Norway and Swedenc.Sweden and Finlandd.Finland and PolandAnswer -b90.Which of the following is a land-locked state?a.Vietnamb.Peruc.Afghanistand.KenyaAnswer -c91.Which of the following was awarded the Jawahar Lal Nehru Prize for 2004?a.Aung San Su Chib.Ban Ki Moonc.Kofi Annand.Kaboos Bin SaidAnswer -Cancelled92.Which of the following TV channels has banned in India recently?a.M TVb.Channel 4c.AXNd.HBOAnswer -c93.Which of the following countries is not included in the formation of the West Indies cricket team?a.Jamaicab.Haitic.Barabadosd.St. KittsAnswer -b94.Who is now the Governor of Jharkhand?a.Syed Sibte Razib.Balram Jakharc.E.S.L. Narsinghamd.K. Sankara NarayananAnswer -a95.What is the name of the musician now known as "Apache Indian"?a.Farukh Dhondib.Steven Kapoorc.Bappi Lahirid.Adnan SamiAnswer -b96.Which of the following positions does Mohmoud Abbas hold at present?a.President of Egyptb.Prime Minister of Iraqc.Care-taker Prime Minister of Bangladeshd.President of PalestineAnswer -d97.Who has been appointed Chief of Staff to the UN Secretary General recently?a.Vijay Nambiarb.Shashi Tharoorc.Chinmai Garekhand.G. ParthasrathiAnswer -a98.Of which of the following countries is Damascus the capital?a.Jordanb.Lebanonc.Syriad.SomaliaAnswer -c99.Who is the present Director-General of the World Trade Organisation?a.Pascal Lamyb.Shinzo Abec.Mark Mahaneyd.Chris Gibson SmithAnswer -a100.In which country is Davos located?a.Franceb.Switzerlandc.Moroccod.BrazilAnswer -b101.With which game is Andre Agassi associated?a.Footballb.Hockeyc.Tennisd.GolfAnswer -c102.Who is the author of the best seller "The Alchemy of Desire"?a.Arundhati Royb.Tarun Tejpalc.Kiran Desaid.Vikram SethAnswer -b103.With which of the following sports is Santosh Yadav related?a.Weight liftingb.Racingc.Mountaineeringd.SwimmingAnswer -c104.Which of the following countries has not so far developed recovery technique for space satellites?a.Chinab.Indiac.Franced.RussiaAnswer -c105.What is Orkut?a.a TV serialb.a reality showc.a TV channeld.a websiteAnswer -d106.Which of the following is not included among the Baltic states?a.Denmarkb.Polandc.Latviad.SwedenAnswer -b107.Which of the following Padma awardees of 2007 is not an Indian citizen?a.Khushwant Singhb.Ela Gandhic.Bakul Dholakiad.Fali S SorabjiAnswer -b108.Which of the following women of Indian origin has been appointed CEO of a multi-national company recently?a.Sunita Williamsb.Indra Nooyic.Jhumpa Lahirid.Ruth Praver JhabvalaAnswer -b109.Which of the following countries if the largest produced of natural gas in the world?a.Saudi Arabiab.Iranc.Venezuelad.RussiaAnswer -d110.Which of the following states in Indian has exceeded the 50% limit on reservation in government jobs?a.Keralab.Tamil Naduc.Bihard.West BengalAnswer -b111.What does the movement "Salva Judum" aim at fighting against?a.Atrocities on Dalitsb.Discrimination against minoritiesc.Acquisition of agricultural land for industrial purposesd.Maoist ViolenceAnswer -d112.Which of the following offices does Nancy Pelosi occupy in the USA?a.Speaker of the House of Representativesb.Commerce Secretaryc.Governor of Texasd.Assistant Secretary of State for South AsiaAnswer -a113.How many women form a team in a Basketball game?a.6b.4c.9d.11Answer -a114.With which sport is Jeev Milkha Singh associated?a.Table Tennisb.Volleyballc.Billiardsd.GolfAnswer -d115.What do the Tatas plan to produce at Singoor?a.Cementb.Computersc.Small Carsd.SteelAnswer -c116.Which of the Sikh Gurus was imprisoned by Jahangir but later released?a.Guru Arjun Devb.Guru Tegh Bahadurc.Guru Hargovindd.Guru Govind SinghAnswer -c117.Which two European countries owned the steel maker Corus company, now acquired by the Tatas?a.Britain and Belgiumb.Britain and Hollandc.France and Germanyd.Britain and SwitserlandAnswer -b118.INwhich state of India is Sriharikota located?a.Orissab.Andhra Pradeshc.Tamil Nadud.MaharashtraAnswer -b119.In which state of India is the Armed Forces Special Powers Act still in force?a.Tripurab.Mizoramc.Manipurd.NagalandAnswer -a120.Which of the following countries is the largest supplier of military equipment to India?a.Russiab.Israelc.USAd.BritainAnswer -a121.In which of the following cities is the famous Al Aqasa mosque located?a.Baghdadb.Meccac.Jerusalemd.CairoAnswer -c122.Which of the following industrial establishments has been honoured with the BML Munjal Award for excellence in learning and development for the year 2006?a.HMTb.SAILc.BHELd.BCCLAnswer -Cancelled123.Which of the following temples in India was the first to open its doors to the Dalits?a.Meenakshi Temple at Maduraib.Vishwanath Temple at Varanasic.Raghunath Temple at Jammud.Laxminarayan Temple at WardhaAnswer -d124.Which of the following is the main recommendation of the Sachchar Commission?a.The creamy layer principle should not apply to SC/ST reservationsb.The reservation policy should by applied to the private sector alsoc.Minorities, particularly Muslims, should also benefit from the reservation policyd.Upper caster poor should be treated at par with SCsAnswer -c125.Which of the following countries is not in the race for the permanent membership of the UN security council?a.Japanb.Germanyc.Brazild.AustraliaAnswer -d126.Which historical personality has received praise in Norman Mauler's latest novel "The Castle in the Forest"?a.Joseph Stalinb.Adolf Hitlerc.Winston Churchilld.Fidel CastroAnswer -b127.Which of the following batsmen has scored quadruple, triple and double centuries in International Cricket?a.Sunil Gavaskarb.Brian Larac.Sachin Tendulkard.Clive LLoydAnswer -b128.The inhabitants of which of the following countries are called Kiwis?a.Kenyab.Australiac.South Africad.New ZealandAnswer -b129.Which of the following ruler appointed Megasthenes as his envoy?a.Alexanderb.Taimurc.Julius Caesard.SeleucusAnswer -d130.What is the minimum age of a candidate for election as President of India?a.40 yearsb.30 yearsc.35 yearsd.28 yearsAnswer -c131.In which year was the first rail line opened in India?a.1853b.1870c.1875d.1862Answer -a132.Which of the following states does not have a separate High Court?a.Uttarakhandb.Haryanac.Keralad.OrissaAnswer -b133.In which year did the first Agricultural University start functioning in India?a.1953b.1957c.1960d.1963Answer -c134.Who wrote the "Geet Govind"?a.Keshav Dasb.Jai Devc.Nand DAsd.BihariAnswer -b135.In which of the following cities is the International Court of Justice located?a.Genevab.Romec.Parisd.The HagueAnswer -d136.Who was the first woman to win the maximum number of medals in an Olympic?a.P.T. Ushab.Yulia Nesterankoc.Marain Joned.Fanny Blankers KoenAnswer -c137.Who among the following was the first Indian woman athlete to win a medal in a world class tournament?a.Kunjurani Devib.Anju Bobby Georgec.Aparna Popatd.Sania NehwalAnswer -b138.Which of the following countries was admitted to the European Union as a member in 2007?a.Romaniab.Armeniac.Turkeyd.UkraineAnswer -a139.Which of the following is known as the "Red Planet"?a.Venusb.Saturnc.Marsd.JupiterAnswer -c140.In which country was the book fair with "Today's India" as its theme and India as the guest country, organised in 2006?a.Japanb.Germanyc.Franced.BritainAnswer -b141.Which of the following Indo-Anglican writers has not so far recived the Booker Prize?a.Arundhati Royb.Kiran Desaic.Salman Rushdid.Vikram SethAnswer -d142.To which country does Muhammad Yunus, the winner of the Nobel Prize for peace in 2006, belong?a.Egyptb.Indonesiac.Irand.BangladeshAnswer -d143.Which of the following countries won the Hockey World Cup for 2006?a.Polandb.Germanyc.Australiad.HollandAnswer -b144.Which of the following cricket players has the record of scoring more than 8000 runs and also taking more than 200 wickets?a.Kapil Devb.Jacques Kallisc.Brian Larad.None of theseAnswer -b145.In which country is Doha, a venue of WTO meetings, situated?a.Qatarb.Moroccoc.Kuwaitd.BahrainAnswer -a146.Who was the youngest circket plater to make a century?a.Sachin Tendulkarb.Sunil Gavaskarc.A. H. Kardard.Ricky PontingAnswer -d147.Which of the following planets, is closest to the sun?a.Jupiterb.Mercuryc.Saturnd.MarsAnswer -b148.Which of the following comets reappears after the shortest period?a.Briela's Cometb.Di Vico's Cometc.Hairlay's Cometd.Donati's CometAnswer -a149.Which of the following mountain peaks is situated outside the borders of India?a.Godwin Austinb.Nanga Parvatc.Nanda Devid.DhaulagiriAnswer -d150.Which of the following oceans has the smallest area in the world?a.Atlantic oceanb.Arctic oceanc.Indian oceand.Pacific oceanAnswer -b HSS PRELIM (2005)1.The first Indian Woman Engine driver in Australia isa.Sarbjit Kaurb.Minna Minhasc.Mandhir Rajputd.Gaganbir ChopraAnswer -c2."Cry the Peacock" is written bya.Anita Desaib.Mulk Raj Anandc.R K Narayand.Prawer JhabwalaAnswer -a3.Weekly astrological forecasts generally start witha.Virgob.Ariesc.Geminid.LeoAnswer -b4.D. Kannan who died recently had represented the Indian Football Team at the Rome Olympics in the yeara.1956b.1964c.1960d.1968Answer -c5.Radek Stepanek, a Czech, is associated witha.Tennisb.Golfc.Footballd.BadmintonAnswer -a6.Who is Montek Singh Ahluwalia?a.Finance Minister of Indiab.Chairman, Planning Commissionc.Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister of Indiad.None of the aboveAnswer -b7.Myanmar is the new name ofa.Thailandb.Malaysiac.Burmad.SingaporeAnswer -c8.Who is the present Director General of Civil Aviation of India?a.Kanu Gohainb.Praful Patelc.M K Kawd.P C HotaAnswer -b9.Who is the author of the Comic Strip "Beetle Baile"?a.Parker and Hartb.Mort Walkerc.Dick Browned.Bud FisherAnswer -b10.What is a beret?a.a capb.a beltc.a bush-shirtd.a pair of shoesAnswer -a11."Caribbean" refers toa.Ne Zealandb.Australiac.Zimbabwed.West IndiesAnswer -d12.Dachshund is a kind ofa.Fishb.Dogc.Crocodiled.EagleAnswer -b13.The name of US Vice President isa.Bill Clintonb.Roger Gefferyc.Dick Chenyd.Sean McCormackAnswer -c14.The author of "The Da Vinci Code" isa.Dan Brownb.Jamy Thomasc.Ruskin Bondd.Antony HutchAnswer -a15.Majority of the members of the "Bahai" community are ina.Iraqb.Iranc.Indiad.EgyptAnswer -c16.In shich year was Mount Everest scaled by Hillary and Tenzing?a.1955b.1954c.1953d.1952Answer -c17.To which country does Tennis player Martina Hingis belong?a.Switzerlandb.Russiac.USAd.DenmarkAnswer -a18.Who is Jeev Milkha Singh?a.a cricketerb.a tennis playerc.a golferd.a sprinterAnswer -c19.When did the Kargil war with Pakistan take place?a.1997b.1998c.1999d.2000Answer -c20.Who is the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha?a.K. Rahman Khanb.Rajiv Shuklac.Najma Heptullahd.Shiv Raj PatilAnswer -a21.In whose memory was Gurudwara Damdama Sahib built?a.Guru Teg Bahadurb.Guru Arjan Devc.Guru Ram Dasd.Guru Gobind SinghAnswer -d22."Cassia Fistula" is the botanical name of the Indian tree?a.Nee,b.Amaltasc.Peepald.JamunAnswer -b23.Who is the Chancellor of Germany these days?a.Horst Koehlerb.Guster Humbertc.Angela Merkeld.Frank SteinmeirAnswer -c24.Who is the Indian Chief of Air Staff these days?a.S. P. Tyagib.Sumit Mukherjic.S. K. Singhd.R. S. BediAnswer -a25.Who has recently been appointed Prime Minister of Nepal?a.Ram Chander Poudelb.G. P. Koiralac.Sher Bahadur Deubad.Pushpa Kamal DahalAnswer -d26.Who is the chief of National Aeronautical Space Agency (NASA) in USA?a.Richard Boucherb.Christina Roccac.Mike Griffind.Joseph BidenAnswer -c27.Who has recently been crowned Femina Miss India World, 2006?a.Mehr Jessiab.Natasha Suric.Sophia Chaudharyd.Neha DhupiaAnswer -b28.Who is the Prime Minister of Israel?a.Mahmoud Abbasb.Samar Asadc.Shaukat Zahird.Ehud OlmertAnswer -d29.What does FDI stand for?a.Foreign Deal Investmentb.Foreign Debt Investmentc.Finance Direct Investmentd.Foreign Direct InvestmentAnswer -d30.Who is Paul Mayeda Berges?a.A Nobel Laureateb.Husband of Film Director Gurinder Chaddhac.A Great Scientistd.A Renowned AchitectAnswer -b31.Who is the author of the Novel "Mistress of Spice"?a.Jagmohan Kachrub.Santosh Sivanc.Chitra Divakarunid.Deepa MehtaAnswer -c32.Who is the Chief Editor of "Malayala Manorama"?a.K M Mathewb.M J Akbarc.Sasthi Bratad.Sandeep BagcheeAnswer -a33.Where are Blue Mountains?a.New Zealandb.USAc.Zimbabwed.AustraliaAnswer -d34.What is the first name of South African bowler Ntini?a.Shaunb.Shanec.Makhayad.BrianAnswer -c35.Who is Baichung Bhutia?a.Athleteb.Badminton playerc.Tennis playerd.Football playerAnswer -d36.When will India's first Moon Mission Chandrayan-I be launched?a.2007b.2008c.2009d.2010Answer -b37.When is May day celebrated?a.9th Mayb.14th Mayc.27th Mayd.1st MayAnswer -d38.What is "Blue Lady"?a.A fishb.A filmc.A decommissioned passenger cruise shipd.A jet fighter planeAnswer -c39.Who is the chairman of the National Knowledge Commission of India?a.Dr. Karan Singhb.Sam Pitrodac.Dr. Manmohan Singhd.Nandan NilekeniAnswer -b40.To which UN Rights body has India been elected recently?a.Commission for Human Rightsb.Council for World Human Rightsc.Un Human Rights Councild.UN Human Rights CommissionAnswer -c41.Which year marks the creation of "Mickey Mouse", one of the world's most beloved cartoon characters?a.1912b.1928c.1920d.1936Answer -b42.Who is also known as the "Bard of Avon"?a.William Shakespeareb.John Miltonc.William Wordsworthd.H. W. LongfellowAnswer -a43.Who wrote "Saare Jahan Se Achcha ......"?a.Mirza Ghalibb.Altaf Hussain Haalic.Allama Iqbald.Daag DehlviAnswer -c44.What is the full form of "etc"?a.Excetrab.Extrac.Etxetrad.EtceteraAnswer -d45.Which is the highest hill station in India?a.Darjeelingb.Lehc.Ootyd.ShimlaAnswer -b46.The term "epicentre" is associated witha.Hailstormb.Hurricanesc.Earthquakesd.FloodsAnswer -c47.When did the Jalianwala Bagh Massacre take place?a.April 13, 1919b.August 9, 1942c.May 10, 1857d.December 31, 1929Answer -a48.Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of free India?a.S. P. Sen Vermab.K. V. K. Sundaramc.T. N. Sheshand.Sukumar SenAnswer -d49."Castle Gondolfo" is the official residence ofa.Popeb.President of Russiac.President of Franced.President of ItalyAnswer -a50.Who is the Prince of Wales in England these days?a.Prince Philipb.Prince Charlesc.Prince Johnd.None of theseAnswer -b51.The Thermal Power Plant of Bokaro is located ina.Biharb.Chhattisgarhc.Orissad.JharkhandAnswer -d52.Non-stick kitchenware is coated witha.Siliconb.Glassc.Teflond.GraphiteAnswer -c53.Vinegar is chemically known asa.Ethanoic acidb.Methanoic acidc.Butanoic acidd.Propanoic acide.Answer -a54.Buddhist literary works are mostly ina.Prakritb.Sanskritc.Palid.ApabhranshaAnswer -c55.Tulsidas composed his 'Ramcharitamanas" during the reign ofa.Harshab.Alauddin Khiljic.Krishna Rayd.AkbarAnswer -d56.Fire extinguishers releasea.Carbon dioxideb.Nitrogenc.Hydrogend.Carbon monoxideAnswer -b57.Nationalization of 14 Indian Commercial Banks took place ina.1959b.1965c.1966d.1969Answer -d58.Who among the following did not serve as the Vice President before becoming the President of India?a.Dr. S. Radhakrishnanb.Dr. Zakir Hussainc.Neelam Saneeva Reddyd.R. VenkataramanAnswer -c59.Who discovered the treatment of rabies?a.J.J. Thompsonb.Louis Pasteurc.Darwind.Madame CurieAnswer -b60.On which of the following rivers is the town of Ayodhya situated?a.Sarayub.Gomatic.Yamunad.NarmadaAnswer -a61.Volga river flows ina.Italyb.Russiac.Franced.None of theseAnswer -b62.International Court of Justice is located ata.New Yorkb.Genevac.Londond.The HagueAnswer -d63.McMohan Line is the border betweena.India and Nepalb.India and Pakistanc.India and Chinad.Indian and MyanmarAnswer -c64.Martyrs' Day is celebrated in India ona.30th Januaryb.9th Augustc.2nd Octoberd.31st OctoberAnswer -a65.When and where will the next Commonwealth Games be held?a.2008, Seoulb.2009, Qatarc.2010, Delhid.None of theseAnswer -c66.Which country has the oldest flag?a.USAb.Nepalc.Swedend.DenmarkAnswer -b67.What is Arcelor?a.A European Steel Groupb.An International Financial Organisationc.A Human Rights Organisationd.None of the aboveAnswer -a68.Who is the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's scientific advisor?a.Prof. C. N. Raob.Sam Pitrodac.Vijay Nambiard.M. K. NarayananAnswer -d69.Who is the author of "Nine O Nine", a collection of short stories?a.R. K. Narayanb.Anita Desaic.Nandita Purid.Ruskin BondAnswer -c70.What is Fransa Pax?a.An organisation for the Universal friendshipb.An NGO for the rights of womenc.A football club of Goad.None of the aboveAnswer -c71.Who is Haruhiko Karoda?a.Prime Minister of Japanb.Defence Minister of Japanc.President, Asina Development Bankd.None of the aboveAnswer -c72.Across which river is Aswan Dam built?a.Nileb.Volgac.Mississippid.DanubeAnswer -a73.Who was the founder of Red Cross?a.Ronald Rossb.Jean Henri Dunantc.Alfred Brushfordd.Boris PasternakAnswer -b74.Which is the smallest planet?a.Mercuryb.Marsc.Earthd.JupiterAnswer -a75.Which country is on the path to develop artificial sun?a.USAb.Russiac.Chinad.FranceAnswer -c76.Indian National Army was formed bya.Gandhijib.Subhash Chandra Bosec.Lala Lajpat Raod.Bhagat SinghAnswer -b77.Who is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces in India?a.The Prime Ministerb.The Defence Ministerc.The Commander-in-Chiefd.None of theseAnswer -d78.The study of coins is calleda.Ecologyb.Toxicologyc.Numismaticsd.OrnithologyAnswer -c79.The first speaker of Lok Sabha in free India wasa.C. Rajagopalacharib.G. V. Mavalankarc.Sardar Pateld.G. S. DhillonAnswer -b80.The best conductor of electricity isa.Silverb.Copperc.Irond.AluminiumAnswer -a81.Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consists ofa.Ethane and Hexaneb.Ethane and Nonanec.Butane and Propaned.None of theseAnswer -c82.Who compiled the Adi Granth?a.Guru Nanak Devb.Guru Arjun Devc.Guru Teg Bahadurd.Guru Gobing SinghAnswer -b83.When did the Theosophical Society establish its headquarters in India?a.1872b.1880c.1882d.1885Answer -c84."Kamagata Maru" wasa.A Military Tankb.An Aeroplanec.A Japanese Steamerd.None of theseAnswer -c85.When was Bardoli Satyagraha launched by Sardar Patel?a.1919b.1924c.1926d.1928Answer -d86."Agha Khan Palace" is situated ina.Hyderbadb.Jodhpurc.Puned.Jam NagarAnswer -c87.The Indian's revolt of 1857 actually started ona.10th May, 1857b.9th August, 1857c.15th October, 1857d.None of theseAnswer -a88.Who was the Finance Minister in the Interim Govt. of India in 1946?a.John Mathaib.C. D. Deshmukhc.Liaqat Ali Khand.Jagjivan RamAnswer -c89.Who enunciated the principle of "Panchsheel" in 1954?a.Dr. Rajendra Prasadb.Jawahar Lal Nehruc.Lal Bahadur Shastrid.H. J. KaniaAnswer -b90.The body temperature of a normal human being isa.95.6oFb.99.2oFc.98.4oFd.100oFAnswer -c91.The first Indian woman to be crowned Miss Universe isa.Aishwarya Raib.Sangeeta Bijlanic.Priyanka Chopra