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Preface, Dear Aspirants, Staff Selection Commission (S.S.C.) has been shifted from offline to online. CGL 2016,, Examination was conducted in 43 shifts and S.S.C. 10+2, it was in 90 shifts. As it is a Herculean, task for SSC to create new question for such big exams, so SSC has adopted the repetition of, question to get rid of such problem to conduct the examination in time., In consideration with all these happening and for sure success of the candidate we have, included questions from 1997 to 2016 with Birds eye view investigation in this book. Candidates are, very scared regarding preparation of G.S. for S.S.C. and other relevant examinations. We have done, our level best to get rid of candidates problem and due care has been given in explanation and, selection of question that suits best for the candidates., It is a great pleaser for our team in hoping your success through this book, suggestion awaiting., Your's lovingly, Gaurav Kr. Singh

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https://sscstudy.com/, , Contents, India : At a Glance, , 1–12, , Government, First in India, , 1, 3, , First Person in India, First Woman in India, Tourist Places of States, Important Institutes & its Headquarters, Art and Culture, Main Goverment Schemes, , 3, 4, 5, 6, 6, 9, , Pradhan Mantri Yojana, 9, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, 11, Economics, 13–95, Macro Economics,  Basic,  National Income,  Tax,  Bank,  Planning,  Budget,  Balance of Payment,  Inflation,  Share Market, Micro Economics,  Demand and Supply,  Production,  Cost,  Revenue,  Utility,  Market, Indian History, , 13, 13, 23, 34, 41, 55, 64, 67, 74, 76, 77, 77, 84, 87, 90, 91, 92, 96–157, , Ancient History, 96, Harappan,  Prehistoric Times and, Civilization, 96, 97,  Vedic Age, 98,  Buddhist and Jain, India – after – 6th Century BC, 101, 102,  Mauryan dynasty, 104,  Later Maurya’s Period, 106,  Gupta Dynasty, 108,  South India, 111,  Later Gupta Period, 113,  Medieval India, 114,  Sultanate Period, Sufi and Bhakti Movement, 118, 119,  Medieval State, 120,  Mugal Period, 126,  Shershah, , SSC, , (), , 126,  Maratha, Modern History, 128, 129,  Regional State, and, Social, Improvement,  Cultural, Movement, 131,  Resemblances, Sentences and Books 133, 138,  Revolutionary Activities, 140,  Revolution of 1857, 141,  Governor General, 143,  Constitutional Development, 145,  Financial Condition, 145,  National Movement, 154,  Miscellaneous, World History, 155, Indian polity, 158–217, , , , Historical Background, 158, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental, Duties, 164, 172,  President and Vice-President, 179,  Parliament, 188,  Council of Ministers, 190,  Judiciary, 194,  Constitutional Bodies, 196,  Election, 199,  State, 204,  Constitutional Schedules, 205,  Panchayati Raj, 207,  Miscellaneous, Geography – 1, 218–293, Indian Geography,  State, Mountain, Pass and Lake,  Soil,  Climate,  Drainage system,  Environment and Ecology,  Agriculture,  Mineral resources, Other Resouces of Energy,  Industry,  Transport,  Population and Urbanisation,  Tribes,  Miscellaneous, Physical Geography–2, Universe and Solar System,  Atmosphere,  Longitude and Latitude,  Map lines, , 218, 219, 222, 225, 226, 228, 231, 236, 242, 246, 246, 247, 248, 252, 253, 254, 254, 260, 262, 263, , General Studies

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https://sscstudy.com/, Lithosphere (Country, Mountain, Plateau), , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Physics, , Earthquake and Volcano, Soil, Shell and Topography, Drainage system, Tribe, Meadows (Grassland), Population, Environment, Agriculture, Minerals and industry, Climate, Hydrosphere, Miscellaneous, ,  Heat,  Light,  Wave Motion,  Mechanics,  Electricity, Chemistry, , 264, 269, 271, 272, 274, 275, 275, 276, 277, 280, 282, 285, 288, 291, 294–332, 294, 298, 308, 314, 325, 333–380, ,  Currency,  Organization and Institution,  International Events,  Prizes and Awards,  Important Personalities,  Days,  Miscellaneous,  Years and Days, Awards, Prizes and Medals,  Miscellaneous, Sports, , 514, 514, 522, 523, 527, 531, 534, 546, 546, 554, 575–594, ,  Cricket,  Football,  Tennis,  Hockey,  Chess,  Major sports events,  Miscellaneous, Census–2011, , 575, 579, 581, 583, 583, 584, 588, 595–599, , 333,  Atomic Structure, 336,  Main Metals, States of Fluid and water, 346, 356,  Petroleum and Fiber, 359,  Nuclear Energy,  Various useful chemical compounds 362, Science and Bio Technology, 373, Biology Science, 381–474, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Basic Terminology, 381, Genetics, 391, Cell Biology, 395, Nutrition, 398, Digestive System, 407, Respiration, 411, Circulatory System, 413, Blood, 422, Osmoregulation and Excretory System426, Endocrine System, 428, Nervous System, 436, Bacteria & Virus Born Diseases &, Deficiencies, 438, 451,  Plant Morphology, 459,  Plant Anatomy, 463,  Skeletal System, 467,  Ecology, Science and Technology, 475–483,  Defence,  Space, Computer, , 475, 477, 484–496, , conventional, , 497–574, , , , , , SSC, , Culture, Books, Abbreviations, , 497, 505, 512, , (), , General Studies

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, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , India : At a Glance, , , Government, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Capital—New Delhi, Area—32,87,263 km2 (Seventh place in the World, 2.42% of, the World. 1,20,849 km2 excluding which is occupied by, China and Pakistan)., Boundaries—(1) Land : China, Nepal and Bhutan in the, North, Myanmar and Bangladesh in the East, separated by, hilly ranges. Pakistan and Afghanistan in the North-West. (2), Sea : Arabian Sea in the West, Indian ocean in the South and, Bay of Bengal in the East., Latitudinal Extent—8°- 4´ N to 37°- 6´ N. Roughly 29, Latitudes., Longitudinal Extent—68°-7´ E to 97°-25´ E. Roughly 29, Longitudes., Standard Meridian—82½ E. Longitudes (Passing through, Allahabad. Time 5½ hrs ahead of Greenwich mean time)., Physical Divisions—1. Himalayas Mts. in the North. 2., Great Plains in the North. 3. Plateau region in the South. 4., Coastal plain. 5. Thar desert., Distance of extreme South from equator—876 km., East to West distance—2933 km., North to South distance—3214 km., Sea boundary including Islands—7516.6 km., Land boundary—15,200 km., Islands—Bay of Bengal—204, Arabian Sea—43., States through which tropic of cancer passes— Gujarat,, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West, Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram., Mountainous Ranges—Godwin Austin K2 (8611 m.), (Highest peak in India), Beside this Kanchanjunga, Nanga, Parwat, Nanda Devi, Kamet, Makalu, Anna- purna, Mansali,, Badrinath, Kedar Nath, Trisul, etc., Important Lakes—Wular, Dal, Chilka, Sambhar Didwana,, Husain Sagar, Naini-ko-leru, Pulcit, Vembanand, Lunar,, Nakki., Total Population—1,21,05,69,573 (2011) (Final), Percentage of World Population—17.5%., Density of Population—382 persons km2 as per 2011, census., Growth Rate—17.7%., Sex Ratio—943 :1000., Literacy—73.0% (Male Literacy 80.9%, Female Literacy, 64.6%)., Forested Area—(2015 Report) 7,01,673 km2 (21.34% of the, total geographical area), excluding Tree area of 2.82%, (92572 km2)., Soils—Alluvial soil, Black soil, Red and Yellow soils,, Laterite soil, Desert and Marshy soil., Means of Irrigation—Canal (22%), Wells (16%),, Tubewells (46%), Tanks (3%) and other (9%)., , SSC, , (), , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Agriculture—1. Wet agriculture (without irrigation where, average rainfall is more than 200 cm. 2. Humid agriculture, (Black and alluvial soil area, where rainfall is 110 to 200, cm). 3. Jhuming cultivation (North - East India and, Western Ghats). 4. Terrace cultivation (Hill of arming) At, the slopes of Himalayas., No. of Districts—640 (2011), Major Ports—13, No. of Class I Cities—468 (2011), Total No. of Urban Areas—7,935 (2011), State with maximum no. of cities—Uttar Pradesh (704), State with highest Urban Population—Maharashtra, 5,08,18,259 (2011), State with Highest Percentage of Urban Population—Goa, 62.17% (2011), State with Percentage of Lowest Urban Population—, Himachal Pradesh : 10.04 (2011), Smallest State as per area—Goa (3702 km2), District with Highest Population—Thane, Maharashtra, (1.11 crore), District with Lowest Population—Dibang Valley, (Arunachal Pradesh, 7,948), District with Highest Literacy—Serchhip, Mizoram, (98.76%), District with Lowest Lieracy—Koraput, Odisha (49.87%), District with Highest Sex Ratio—Mahe, Puducherry (1176, : 1000), District with Lowest Sex Ratio—Jhajjar, Haryana, (774:1000), City with Maximum Population—Mumbai, Maharashtra, (1.25 crore), City with Lowest Population—Nagda, M.P. (100,036), City with Highest Literacy—Aizwal, Mizoram (98.80%), City with Lowest Literacy—Rampur, U.P. (60.74%), City with Highest Sex Ratio—Kozhikode, Kerala, (1093:1000), City with Lowest Sex Ratio—Vapi, Gujarat (734:1000), State with highest density of population (2011)—Bihar, (1106), persons km2 (as per 2011 census), State with lowest density of population (2011)—Arunachal, Pradesh (17 persons km2), Union Territory with minimum area—Laksha- dweep 32, km2, Union Territory with maximum area—Andaman Nicobar, Islands (8249 km2), No. of National Highways—313, Longest National Highway—National Highway 07, (2369, km2) (Varanasi to Kanya Kumari), Biggest (largest) Railway Zone—Northern Railway, Tiger Projects—49, National Parks—166, , General Studies

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, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Biggest residential building—President House, Delhi, In all there are 29 (Telengana has been declared 29th state), States and 7 Union Territories in India., In India, tropic of cancer passes through 8 states (Gujarat,, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West, Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram)., In all, there are 247 islands in India, in which 204 islands are, in Bay of Bengal and 43 islands are in Arabian Sea., In Kerala (State) with 1084 and Puducherry (Union, Territory) with 1037 (Sex Ratio) the No. of females per 1000, males is the highest in India (2011)., Among Union Territories of India maximum density, (11,320) is found in central capital region Delhi, and lowest, density in Andaman-Nicobar (46)., From the point of view of area, Rajasthan is the biggest State, (3,42,239 km2) while Goa is the smallest State (3,702 km2)., From the point of view of area, biggest Union Territory is, Andaman-Nicobar (8,249 km2), while Smallest Union, Territory is Lakshadweep (32 km2)., In India Narmada and Tapti are the two rivers which flow, towards the west while rest rivers of country flow towards, the east., State emblem is an adoptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital, of Ashoka, which was adopted on 26th January, 1950 by, Government of India. It is preserved in Sarnath Museum., On 27th December, 1911, the National Anthem was first sung, at the Kolkata session of Indian National Congress., ‘Bharat Bhagya-Vidhata’ title was first published in a, magazine named Tatvabodhini., This song was translated from English entitled “the morning, song of India in 1919 by Rabindra Nath Tagore.”, Indian Constituent Assembly adopted this song as a National, Anthem on 24th Jan., 1950., National Song Vande-Mataram was composed by, Bankimchandra Chatterji., There are five stanzas in this song but its first stanza is sung, only as a national song. Time taken to sing this song is 1, minute and five seconds., This song is in Tal Kahewa Rag., This National Song was first sung in session of Indian, National Congress at Kolkata in 1896., , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , First Person in India, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , First in India, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Census—1872, Regular Decadal Census—Since 1881, Warship Aircraft Carrier—I. N. S. Vikrant, National Nuclear Power Submarines— I.N.S. Chakra, Football Club—Mohan Bagan-1889, Hydro-electric Project—Shiv Samudram (1902), Newspaper—Bengal Gazette (James Hikki), Vernacular Daily—Samachar Darpan, Hindi Newspaper—Udant-Martand, Telegraph Line—Diamond Harbour to Kolkata (1853), International Telephone Service—Mumbai to London, (1851), Television Centre—New Delhi (1959), Colour Programme from T.V.—15th August, 1982, , SSC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , (), , Silent Film— Raja Harish Chandra, Talky Film—Alamara, Satellite—Aryabhatta-19th April, 1975, Atomic underground test—Pokhran (18th May, 1974), Test tube baby—1986 born baby Harsha, Country made missile—Prithvi (1988), Antarctica mission—1982 under the leadership Dr. S. Z., Quasim, , First Governor-General of Independent India—Lord, Lewis Mountbatten, Indian Governor-General of Independent India—, Chakravarti Rajgopalachari, Chief of the Indian Armed Forces—General K. M., Carriappa, Field Marshall—General S.H.F.J. Manekshaw, President—Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Vice-President—Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister—Pt. Jawahar Lai Nehru, Non-Congress Prime Minister—Morarji Desai, British Governor-General of Bengal—Warren- Hastings, Space traveller—SqL.- Rakesh Sharma, I. C. S— Satyendra Nath Tagore, Swimmer who crossed over the English channel by, swimming—Mihir Sen, Ramon Magsaysay awardee— Acharya Vinoba Bhave, Nobel prize winner—Rabindra Nath Tagore, President of National Congress—Vyomesh Chand Banerjee, Chairman of Lok Sabha—G. B. Mavlankar, Chief Election Commissioner—Sukumar Sen, Indian Chairman in International Court—Justice Dr., Nagendra Singh, Foreigner awardee of Bharat Ratna—Khan Abdul Gaffar, Khan, Leader of the Indian Antarctica Mission—Dr. Syed Zahuv, Quasim, Chief Justice of Supreme Court—Justice Hiralal J. Kaniya, Awarded, with, ‘Bharat, Ratnas’—Dr., Sarvapalli, Radhakrishnan, Chakravarti Rajgopalachari, Sir C. B. Raman, Posthumously Bharat Ratna Awardee—Lal Bahadur, Shastri, Person awarded Bhartiya - Gyan - Peeth Puraskar—G., Shankar Kurup (Malayalam-1965), Successful Surgeon who transplanted heart—Dr., P.Venugopal, Successful heart transplanted person—Devi Ram (1994), President of National Human Rights Commission—, Justice Rangnath Mishra, Hindi Literature person-awarded Bhartiya Gyan Peeth, Puraskar—Sumitra Nandan Pant (1968), Indian who won the World Billiard award—Wilson Jans, Indian who won the Grammy award—Pt. Ravi Shankar, Person delivered the Lecture in Hindi in U.N.O.—Atal, Bihari Vajpayee (1977), Indian member in British House of Commons—Dada, Bhai Naoroji (1892), , General Studies

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Economics, Macro Economics, , Expl:- Preparing butter and ghee by a family for household, consumption is a part of own account production., 5., , Basic, 1., , When there is affect on economic activity of an specific, country due to import and export, then such economy, are called(a), , Closed economy, , (b), , Open economy, , (c), , Agricultural economy, , (d), , Industrial economy, , (a), , 1936, , (b), , 1929, , (c), , 1928, , (d), , 1930, , 6., , (b), , A single company established in different countries, , (c), , A company in India started by U.S. government, , (d), , A company started jointly by India and U.S., , Which among the following is not the investment of, goods & services?, (a) Cost of machinery, , Internal profit–, (a), , Happens when internal trade expands, , (b), , Happens when business expands, , (c), , Happens in economy when they increase, , (d), , Happens in firms when they expand their product, , Ans. (d), , [S.S.C Multitasking Exam, 2013], , [S.S.C (CGL) Exam, 2015], , Expl:- Internal profit are made to firms when they expand their, products. High level productivity, labour-division and modern, equipments when used in better way, then internal profit is made., They are called as internal because firms increase their quality &, quantity of production then only they gain internal profit., , Expl:- The duration of great depression was different for, different countries, but the starting of depression was 1929-32., The unemployment of America increases by +607%. Similarly, in Germany by +214% & France by +214%., , 7., , The best Example of capital intensive industry in India, is(a) Textile industry, , (b), , Increase in cost of raw goods, , (b), , Steel industry, , (c), , Increasing deparment of company, , (c), , Tourism industry, , (d), , Cost of buying house., , (d), , Spare goods industry., , Ans. (c), , [S.S.C (CGL) Exam, 2013], , Ans. (b), , Expl:- Increasing the department of company is not the matter, of investment on goods and services., 4., , A company started by foreign governments, , Expl:- The Multinational firms are spread in various part of, world. There modern techniques are welt equipped & products, of such firms are widely spread and preferred in all parts of, worlds., , [S.S.C LDC Exam, 2015], , Expl:- When there is change in economy due to import and, export, then such economy is called Open economy. India, enacted Open economy in 1991., 2., The Worldwide great depression happens in which year-, , 3., , (a), , Ans. (b) [S.S.C Matric level Exam, 2006, S.S.C 10+2 Exam,, 2011], , Ans. (b), , Ans. (b), , Multinational firm is–, , Preparing butter and ghee for household consumption, of own family is a part of –, (a) Household investment production, , [S.S.C (10+2) Exam, 2011], , Expl:- Intensive industry are those industries which need large, amount of capital for investment., 8., , The Removal of prohibitions and hindrance by, government is called., (a) Globalisation, , (b), , Industrial production, , (b), , Privatisation, , (c), , Consumption, , (c), , Liberalisation, , (d), , Own Account Production, , (d), , Bilateral understanding., , Ans. (d), , SSC, , [S.S.C (CGL) Exam, 2014], , Ans. (c), , (13), , [S.S.C (FCI) Exam, 2012], , General Studies

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9., , Which of the following is related to South-South debate?, , (c), , International rehabilated and development bank, , (a), , Cooperation between developing countries, , (d), , None of these., , (b), , Defence Organisation, , (c), , Sitting between developed & developing countries, , (d), , All of the above., , Ans. (a), , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 15., , Ans. (a), , [S.S.C (CGL) Exam, 2011], , Expl:- South-South organization was held from 14-16, December 1978 in Tanzania. Its aim was to put focus for “new, international economic view.”, 10., , In a economy “Development Stage” means(a), , Starting of steadily increasing economy, , (b), , Bad economy, , (c), , Economy is on the verge of destroying, , (d), , All tariff to be removed., , Ans. (a), , 16., , The tree like structure of records in a database in(b) Hierarchical Model, , (c) Relational Model, , (d) Multi-Dimenmoral Model, , Ans. (b), , According to Kenz, consumption function shows, relation between., (a) Total Consumption and Total Population, (b), , Total Consumption and Normal Price Rate, , (c), , Total Consumption and Total Income, , (d), , Total Consumption and Rate of Interest, , Ans. (c), , 17., , (b), , There needs a desired project, , (c), , Time to finish the infrastructure is more, , (d), , Profit is gained after long time., , Ans. (d), 14., , (b), , SSC, , Labour demand curve will shift towards right, , (d), , None of the above., [S.S.C (10+2) Exam, 2014], , Socialism is successful in achieving because of–, (a), , Excess socialistic approach in society, , (b), , To increase standard of living, , (c), , Equal distribution of income, , (d), , None of the above, [SSC CGL Exam, 2012], , Which among of the following is not a positive sign for, any industry., (a) Decrease in profit (b) Labour instability, Decrease in market (d) Decrease in demand, [SSC CGL Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Decrease in profit is not a sudden positive sign., 18., , IMF was established to meet which of the following, objectives., (i) Promoting International Monetary Cooperation, (ii) Expending International Trade, (iii) Lessening the inequlibrium in trade, (iv) Avoiding competitive exchange depreciations., (a) i,ii,iii, , (b) i, iii, iv, , (c) ii, iv, , (d) i, ii, iii, iv, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2005], , Expl:- IMF stands for international monetary fund. It publishes, “World Economic outlook” every year, IMF is an organisation, of 189 countries, working to faster global monetary coorperation, secur. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an, organization of 189 countries, working to foster global, monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate, international trade, promote high employment and sustainable, economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world., , [S.S.C Matric level Exam, 2006], , “World Bank” is also called as –, (a), , (c), , Ans. (a), , The interest in infrastructure is less because., There is large invest in it, , Competitive firms will be forced to invest more, , (c), , [S.S.C (CGL) Exam, 2014], , (a), , (b), , Expl:- Making social welfare is the success of socialism, , Expl:- The Consumption function shows relation between, Total Consumption and Total Income. It shows that, consumption and income are inversely related, 13., , Balanced cash wage will decrease, , Ans. (a), , [S.S.C Steno Exam, 2011], , Expl:- Hierarchical structures were widely used in the early, mainframe database management system, such as the, Information Management System., 12., , (a), , Expl:- Explanation:- If there is low marginal labour, production, then after giving wages there will be profit from, marginal labourer. Ultimately, demand of labour will increase, and labour demand curve will shift towards right., , [S.S.C (10+2) Exam, 2014], , (a) Network Model, , What will happen if labour productivity is increased?, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- In economy “development stage” means starting of, steadily increasing economy., 11., , [S.S.C Sect. Off. Exam, 2007], , International Bank for Reconstruction and, development, International, rehabilation and development bank, , (14), , General Studies

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19., , 24., , The capital of IMF is made up by the contribution of–, (a) Credit, , (b) Deficit Financing, , (c) Member Nations, , (d) Borrowings, , Ans. (c), , (c) Tertiary Sector, , [SSC CGL Exam, 2008], , Expl:- IMF was established on 27th Dec 1945 by Bretton, Woods conference. It started working from 1 st March, 1947., Every member nations gives 25% money in terms of gold or, US dollars., 20., , The term “Micro Economics” and “Macro Economics”, was coined by–, (a) Alfred Marshal, (b) Ragner Nurkse, (c) Ragner Frisch, , Ans. (c), , (b) I. Fischer, , (c) James Tobin, , (d) Garle, , Ans. (a), , (a), , Land, , (b) Restaurant, , (c), , Building, , (d) Factory, [SSC Multitasking Exam, 2014], , Expl:- Rent is a cost paid for land as wages and interest are, paid for labour and capital respectively., 26., , Due to worldwide great depression, ‘New Deal’ was, declared by?, (a) Abhraham Lincon (b) Benzamin Frankllin, (c) J.F. Kennedy, , (d) Roozwelt, , Ans. (d), , [SSC 10+2 Exam, 2015], , Expl:- New Deal definition. A group of government programs, and policies established under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in the 1930s; the New Deal was designed to improve, conditions for persons suffering in the Great Depression., , [SSC 10+2 Exam, 2015], , Expl:- In 1933, Ragnar Frisch firstly used the words “Micro”, and “Macro”, 22., , Rent is a cost paid for–, , Ans. (a), , “Micro” and “Macro” words was firstly used by–, (a) Ragnar Frisch, , [SSC 10+2 Exam,2013], , Expl:- The Production of a commodity mostly through the, natural process is an activity of primary sector. For Example:–, agriculture an agricultural products, fertilizers, animal, husbandry etc., , (d) J.M. Keynes, [SSC CGL Exam, 2010], , (d) Technology Sector, , Ans. (a), , 25., , Expl:- The difference between micro and macro economics is, simple. Microeconomics is the study of economics at an, individual, group or company level. Macroeconomics, on the, other hand, is the study of a national economy as a whole., Microeconomics focuses on issues that affect individuals and, companies., 21., , The Production of a commodity mostly through the, natural process is an activity of–, (a) Primary Sector, (b) Secondary Sector, , 27., , (a) Military Phase, , (b) Political Reign, , The Relationship between rate of interest and, consumption level was firstly estimated by–, (a) Amartya Sen, (b) Milton Freedman, , (c) Social Phase, , (d) Economic Postulates, , (c) Irwing Fischer, , Arthashastra by “Kautilya” is related with–, , Ans. (b), , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- The Kautilya’s Arthasastra is related to political reign., Arthastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic, Policy and Military strategy, written in sanskrit., , 28., , The Surplus earned by a factor other thus land in the, short period is referred as –, (a) Economic Rent, (b) Net Rent, (c) Quasi-Rent, , (d) Super-Normal Rent, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2009], , Expl:- The Surplus earned by a factor other than land in the, short period is referred as quasi-rent., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2013], , 29., Expl:- The Social Accounting system in India is classified into, income, Product and Expenditure Social accounting (also known, as social accounting and auditing, social accountability, social and, environmental accounting, corporate social reporting, corporate, social responsibility reporting, non-financial reporting or, accounting) is the process of communicating the social and, environmental effects of organizations …, , SSC, , [SSC 10+2 Exam,2014], , Expl:- With increase in rate of interest there is decrease in, consumption level i.e. there is inverse relation between rate of, interest and consumption level., , The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft,, economic policy and military strategy, written in Sanskrit., 23. The Social Accounting system in India is classified into–, (a) Assets, Liabilities and Debt Position, (b) Public sector, Private Sector and Joint Sector, (c) Income, Product and Expenditure, (d) Enterprise, Households and Government, Ans. (c), , (d) James Duezan Berry, , Labour Intensive Technique would get chosen in a–, (a), , Labour Surplus Economy, , (b), , Capital Surplus Economy, , (c), , Developed Economy, , (d), , Developing Economy, , Ans. (a), , (15), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2009], , General Studies

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Ans. (c), , Expl:- Labour Intansive Technique will be chosen in Labour, Surplus Economy because in such economy labour cost is low., 30., , Expl:- John Rowles promotes social justice through his book, ‘theory of Justice’. In this context, social justice is based on the, concepts of human rights and equality, and can be defined as, “the way in which human rights are manifested in the everyday, lives of people at every level of society”. A number of, movements are working to achieve social justice in society., , Amartya Sen was awarded the Noble Prize for his, contribution to–, (a) Monetary Economics, (b), , Welfare Economics, , (c), , Econometrics, , (d), , Development Economics, , Ans. (b), , 35., [SSC CPO Exam, 2006], , Expl:- For Welfare Economics and Social Choice Theory,, Amartya Sen, in 1998 was awarded the Noble Prize. Welfare, economics is a branch of economics that uses microeconomic, techniques to evaluate well-being (welfare) at the aggregate, (economy-wide) level. ... The field of welfare economics is, associated with two fundamental theorems., 31., , Ans. (a), , 32., , [SSC CPO Exam, 2009], , Which among the following is not true about the work, of Human Resource and Development (HRD)–, (a) Caste – System, (b) Youth and Sport, (c) Education, , Ans. (a), , 36., , Ans. (b), , (d) Child Development, [SSC Steno Exam, 2012], , (d) Loosky, [SSC CGL Exam, 2014], , Expl:- According to Bentham, Second Chamber is unnecessary, and bad., 34., , Who among the following promotes social justice?, (a) Herald Laski, , (b) John Keynes, , (c) John Rowles, , (d) All of the above, , SSC, , (c), , Mixed Economy, , (d), , Command Economy, [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2007], , Which of the following statements is correct?, , Most workers will work for less than their reservation, wage, (b) The reservation wage is the maximum amount of any, firm will pay for a worker, (c) Economic rent is the difference between the market, wage and the reservation wage, (d) Economic rent is the amount one must pay to enter a, desirable labour market, Ans. (c), [SSC (10+2) Nov. Exam, 2014], , According to whom second chamber is unnecessary &, bad?, (a) Monkahour, (b) Bentham, (c) Seale, , Socialist Economy, , (a), , Expl:- The Working for caste – system is not the work of HRD., The Ministry of Human Resource Development, formerly Ministry, of Education (until 25 September 1985), is responsible for the, development of human resources in India. ..., , 33., , (b), , Expl:- In economics, Laissez-Faire means allowing industry to, be free of state intervention, especially restrictions in the form, of tariffs and government monopolies. The growth of industry, in England in the early 19th century and American industrial, growth in the late 19th century, both occurred in a laissez-faire, capitalist environment. The laissez-faire period ended by the, beginning of the 20th century, when large monopolies were, broken up and government regulation of business became the, norm. It relies heavily on the protection of private property and, allowing individuals to operate without pressure from the, government or other individuals. Court systems or other well, served oviducal laws aid laissez-faire economic policies, since, individuals are free to keep their wealth gained in this, economic environment., , (d) None of the above, , Expl:- The Population Theory of Malthus is pessimistic, but, ideal population theory of Malthus is optimistic., In Essay on the Principle of Population,Malthus proposes the, principle that human populations grow exponentially (i.e.,, doubling with each cycle) while food production grows at an, arithmetic rate (i.e. by the repeated addition of a uniform, increment in each uniform interval of time)., , With which form of economy is the term ‘Laissez-Faire’, associated?, (a) Capitalist Economy, , Ans. (a), , The Views of eminent economist Robert Malthus on, Population is–, (a) Pessimistic, (b) Optimistic, (c) Both (a) and (b), , [SSC Multitasking Exam, 2014], , (16), , Expl:- In a model involving possible labour force participation,, the reservation wage rate is the minimum wage rate at which, an agent will accept employment. Economic rent is the positive, difference “between the actual payment made for a factor of, production (such as land, labour or capital) to its owner and the, payment level expected by the owner, due to its exclusivity or, scarcity. Economic rent arises due to market imperfections; it, would not exist, if markets were perfect, since, competitive, pressures would drive down prices. Economic rent should not, be confused with the more commonly used ‘rent’, which, simply refers to a payment made for temporary use of an asset, or property. So, economic rent is the difference between the, market wage and e-reservation wage., , General Studies

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37., , Who defined ‘Rent’ as that portion or produce of the, Earth, which is paid to the landlord for the use of, original and indestructible power of the soil?, (a) Ricardo, (b) Marshall, (c) Keynes, , Ans. (a), , (d) Pigou, , The word ‘Oikonomia’ means–, (a) Household Management, (b) Individual Management, (c) Political Management, (d) Fiscal Management, , Ans. (a), , Economics is a–, (a) Computer Science, (c) Social Science, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- The main feature of a capitalist economy is private, ownership of factors of production. Private owners hold the, resources and take decisions to maximise their profits., 43., , 44., , (b) Physical Science, (d) Natural Science, , (a), , Wage = Marginal Revenue Product, , (b), , Wage < Marginal Revenue Product, , (c), , Wage > Marginal Revenue Product, , (d), , Marginal Revenue Product = 0, [SSC Stenographer Exam, 2011], , Consumption function expresses the relationship, between consumption and–, (a) Savings, (b) Income, (d) Price, , (b) National Income, , (c) Per Capita Income, , (d) Natural Resources, , 45., , (c) JR Hicks, , (d) JM Keynes, , (a) Macro Economics, , (b) Development Economics, , (c) Public Economics, , (d) Micro Economics, , 46., , Who defined investment as “The construction of a new, capital asset like machinery or factory building”?, (a) Hansen, (b) JM Keynes, (c) Harrod, , Ans. (b), , (d) JR Hicks, [SSC Investigator Exam, 2010], , Expl:- Investment expenditure refers to the creation of new, assets i.e., an addition to the stock of existing capital assets., According to Keynes investment demand depends upon two, factors. Marginal efficiency of capital and Cost of borrowing, , [SSC Constable (GD) Exam, 2012], , Expl:- The Theory of Wage Fund has been propounded by JS, Mill. This theory attempts to explain situations where current, wage rate rise above the subsistence level. According to this, theory a fund of capital has to be accumulated in advance, before wage could be paid., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2010], , Expl:- The Theory of Pricing is also known as Micro, Economics as it is concerned with the behaviour of an, individual economic unit., , Wage Fund Theory was propounded by–, (b) JS Mill, , Price theory is also known as–, , Ans. (d), , [SSC Constable (GD) Exam, 2012], , (a) JB Say, , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2011], , Expl:- Consumption function explain the relation between, consumption and level of disposable income i.e., income after, paying taxes. This concept was introduced by JM Keynes and it is, of great importance in his theory of income and employment., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , (a) Population, , SSC, , Exploitation of labour is said to exist when–, , (c) Investment, , The supply of labour in the economy depends on–, , Ans. (b), , [SSC Constable (GD) Exam, 2012], , Ans. (b), , Expl:- This is just the opposite in the case of developed, countries. Supply of labour is largely depends upon, rate of, growth of population and wage rate prevailing in the economy, with the increase in population labour market becomes wider, hence fall in wage rate and vice-versa., 41., , Ans. (d), , [SSC CGL Aug Exam, 2014], , Expl:- Economics is the social science that analyses the, , Ans. (a), , Economic Planning (d) Private Ownership, , Expl:- Marginal Revenue Product is the product of marginal, revenue and marginal product. Where as wages are based on, marginal productivity of the labour. Hence in case, where, wages are less than marginal revenue product, the, exploitation’s said to exist., , production, distribution and consumption of goods and services., , 40., , (c), , Ans. (b), , Expl:- In this context, social justice is based on the concepts of, human rights and equality, and can be defined as “the way in, which human rights are manifested in the everyday lives of, people at every level of society”. A number of movements are, working to achieve social justice in society., 39., , The main feature of a capitalist economy is–, (a) AdMinistered Prices (b) Public Ownership, , [SSC (10+2) Nov. Exam, 2014], , Expl:- David Ricardo (19th April, 1772-11th September, 1823), was an English political economist, often credited with, systematising economics and was one of the most influential of, the classical economists. He was also a Member of Parliament,, businessman and speculator. He defined rent is that portion of, the produce of the Earth, which is paid to the landlord for the, use of the original and indestructible powers of the soil., 38., , 42., , 47., , (17), , “Economics is what it ought to be” This statement, refers to–, (a) Normative Economics, , General Studies

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(c), , (c) Hicks, , (b), , Positive Economics, , (c), , Monetary Economics, , (d), , Fiscal Economics, , Ans. (c), [SSC CGL Exam, 2010], , 53., , Expl:- “Economics which is concerned with what it ought to, be” is the normative form of economics. Positive economics is, objective and fact based, while normative economics is, subjective and value based. Positive economic statements do, not have to be correct, but they must be able to be tested and, proved or disproved. Normative economic statements are, opinion based, so they cannot be proved or disproved., (a), , Labour Surplus Economy, , (b), , Capital Surplus Economy, , (c), , Developed Economy, , (d), , Developing Economy, [SSC CPO Exam, 2009], , “Interest is a reward for parting with liquidity” is, according to–, (a) Keynes, (b) Marshall, (c) Haberler, , Ans. (a), , 54., , Consumer Goods Industries, , (c), , Capital Goods Industries, , (d), , Government Industries, [SSC MTS Exam, 2006], , 1., , Coal, , 2. Crude Oil, , 3., , The Natural Gas, , 4. Petroleum, , 5., , Fertilizer, , 6. Steel, , 7., , Cement, , 8. Electricity, , The Capital formation in an economy depends on–, (a) Total Income, , (b) Total Demand, , (c) Total Savings, , (d) Total Production, [SSC SO Exam, 2006], , Expl:- The Capital formation in any economy depends upon, Rate of saving., , (d) Ohlin, [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2008], , 55., , Which of the following does not determine supply of, labour?, (a), , Size and age-structure of population, , (a) Robbins, , (b) JS Mill, , (b), , Nature of work, , (c) Adam Smith, , (d) Keynes, , (c), , Marginal productivity of labour, , (d), , Work-leisure ratio, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , Expl:- Adam Smith has regarded economics as a “science of, wealth”., , Ans. (c), , Thomas Malthus (d), Ans. (d), , (b) John Stuart Mill, , 56., , John Maynard Keynes, [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2008], , Expl:- JM Keynes is not a classical economist. Classical, economics is a broad term that refers to the dominant economic, paradigm of the 18th and 19th centuries. ... Other important, contributors to classical economics include David Ricardo,, Thomas Malthus, Anne Robert Jacques Turgot, John Stuart, Mill, Jean-Baptiste Say and Eugen Böhm von Bawerk., , Equilibrium is a condition that can–, (a), , never change, , (b), , change only if some outside factor changes, , (c), , change only if some internal factor changes, , (d), , change only if government policies change, , Ans. (c), , "The national income consists of a collection of goods, and services reduced to common basis by being, measured in terms of money" who says this?, (a) Samuelson, (b) Kuznets, , SSC, , [SSC SO Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Marginal productivity of labour determine the demand, for labour not supply of labour., , Who among the following is not a classical economist?, (a) David Ricardo, , 52., , (b), , Who said, “Economics is the Science of Wealth”?, , Ans. (c), , 51., , Basic Industries, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- This theory has been given by JM Keynes., 50., , (a), , Expl:- Core Industries are those necessary industries in an, economy that are necessary for industrialisation of a country., Core Industries included eight industries, , Expl:- Labour intensive technique is the one which uses more, labour than capital and hence in a country where there is, surplus labour, this technique is more useful., 49., , Core industries are–, , Ans. (a), , Labour Intensive Technique would get choosen in a–, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2007], , Expl:- This has been said by Hicks., , Ans. (a), , 48., , (d) Pigou, , (18), , [SSC SO Exam, 2003], , Expl:- Equilibrium is a state of the world where economic, forces are balanced and in the absence of external influences, the equilibrium values of economic variables will not change., It can change only in situation where the internal factors, affecting the variable changes, like income or expenditure in, case of demand supply equilibrium., , General Studies

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57., , 62., , Which of the following concepts are most closely, associated with JM Keynes?, (a) Control of money supply, (b) Marginal utility theory, (c) Indifference curve analysis, (d) Marginal efficiency of capital, , Ans. (d), , (a) Super-normal profit (b), (c) Normal profit, , [SSC SO Exam, 2003], , Planned consumption exceeds planned saving, , (b), , Planning consumption exceeds planned investment, , (c), , Aggregate demand to aggregate supply, , (d), , Intended investment exceeds intended savings, , Expl:- An economy is said to be at equilibrium when,, aggregate demand equas aggregate supply, at this point, induced saving and investment are also equal to each other., 59. In equilibrium, a perfectly competitive firm will equate–, (b), , Market supply with market demand, , (c), , Marginal profit with marginal cost, , (d), , Marginal revenue with marginal cost, , Ans. (d), , Landlord’s Surplus (d) Worker’s Surplus, , Ans. (a), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2002], , Expl:- Consumer surplus is the difference between what, consumers are willing to pay for a good or service relative to, its market price., 61., , 65., , (b) Malthus, , (c) Ricardo, , (d) Adam Smith, , Ans. (d), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2000], , The labour which creates value and gets rewarded for, its services is called–, (a) Both Skilled and Unskilled Labour, (b), , Average Labour, , (c), , Productive Labour, , (d), , Unproductive Labour, [SSC CGL April Exam, 2014], , Which of the following is not an economic problem?, Deciding between paid work and leisure, , (b), , Deciding between expenditure on one good and the, other, (c) Deciding between alternative methods of personal, saving, (d) Deciding between different ways of spending leisure, time, Ans. (d), [SSC (10+2) Nov. Exam, 2014], Expl:- Deciding, paid work and leisure, expenditure on one good, and the other, alternative methods of personal saving are all, related to economic problems. But, deciding between different, ways of spending leisure time is not an economic problem., Economic problem arises because of scarcity of resources. There, are three central or fundamental problems of economics. First one, how to produce. Second one what to produce, one how to, redistribute the scarce resources in an optimum manner., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2001], , Expl:- Adam Smith is regarded as 'Father of Economics', due, to his contribution towards economic theories. In 1776 Smith, published An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth, of Nations (usually shortened to The Wealth of Nations), which, is thought of as the first work dedicated to the study of political, economy., , SSC, , (d) the price level, , (a), , Who is called the 'Father of Economics'?, (a) JM Keynes, , (c) the real wage, , Expl:- Productive labour creates value and gets rewarded for, its services. The Productive labour is a labour power within the, sphere of production, which is exchanged with capital and, which direct source of surplus value., , [SSC CPO Exam, 2003], , The difference between the price the consumer is, prepared to pay for a commodity and the price which, he actually pays is Called–, (a) Consumer’s Surplus (b) Producer’s Surplus, (c), , (b) the interest rate, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- The equilibrium condition for firm is MR = ML, but, under perfect competition price is equal to MR, hence the, condition is MC = P., 60., , (a) Income, , Expl:- Saving function is a mathematical relation between, saving and income by the household sector. According to, classical theory, saving is a function of the level of income., 64., , Marginal social cost with marginal social benefit, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2000], , Ans. (a), , Ans. (c), , (a), , (d) No profit, , Expl:- Due to the assumption of free entry and exit under, perfectly competitive firms, one can earn only normal profit in, long-run., 63. According to the Classical System, saving is a function of–, , An economy is in equilibrium when–, (a), , Profits equal to other firms, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- The theory of investment by JM Keynes associated the, concept of marginal efficiency of capital., 58., , In the long-run equilibrium a competitive firm earns., , 66., , (19), , The basic infrastructure facilities in economics are, known as–, (a) Human Capital, (b), , Physical Capital, , (c), , Social Overheads Capital, , General Studies

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(d), , Working Capital, , Ans. (c), , Disguised unemployment exists, where part of the labour force is, either left without work or is working in a redundant manner, where worker productivity is essentially zero. An economy, demonstrates disguised unemployment where productivity is low, and where too many workers are filling too few jobs. Disguised, unemployment exists frequently in developing countries whose, large populations create a surplus in the labour force., , [SSC SO Exam, 2003], , Expl:- Basic infrastructure facilities in economics are known, as social over heads capital. Social overheads capital is the, capital spent on social infrastructure, such as schools,, universities, hospitals, libraries. Social overhead capital is a, social device that enables us to live financially prosperous, lives, improve the level of our culture and maintain an, appealing society with a human touch., 67., , What are the main components of basic social, infrastructure of an economy?, (a) Education, Industry and Agriculture, (b), , Education, Health and Civil Amenities, , (c), , Transport, Health and Banks, , 2., , People on sickness/disability benefits (but, would be able, to do some jobs)., People doing part-time work., , (d), , Industry, Trade and Transport, , 3., , People forced to take early retirement and redundancy., , 4., , Disguised unemployment also include people doing jobs, that are completely unproductive, i.e., they get paid, but, they don’t have a job. In a developing economy like, China, many workers in agriculture may be adding little, if anything to overall unemployment, therefore this type, of employment is classed as disguised unemployment., , Ans. (b), , 1., , [SSC SO Exam, 2003], , Expl:- Social Infrastructure is a term that means the facilities that, accommodate social services. They include health facilities,, educational facilities and public amenities which are aspects that, focus on the community. The facilities provided by the, governments and municipal corporations for common people are, called civic amenities e.g., water supply, electricity, bridge, road, etc. So, the option (b) is correct comparision to other option., , 68., , Where, more people are working than is necessary, the overall, productivity of each individual drops. Disguised unemployment is, characterised by low productivity and frequently accompanies, informal labour markets and agricultural labour markets, which, can absorb substantial quantities of labour., , 70., , If an industry is characterised by economics of scale, then–, (a) Barriers to entry are not very large, (b), , Long-run unit costs of productions decreases as the, quantity the firm produces increases, (c) Capital requirement are small due to the efficiency of, the large scale operation, (d) The costs of entry into the market are likely to be, substantial, Ans. (b), [SSC SO Exam, 2001], Expl:- In micro-economics, economics of scale are the cost, advantages that an enterprise obtains due to expansion. There, are factors that cause a producer’s average cost per unit to fall, as the scale of output is increased. ‘Economies of scale’ is a, long-run concept and refers to reductions in unit cost as the, size of a facility and the usage levels of other inputs increase., 69., , Willing to work and not getting the work, , (b), , Not getting work on all days throughout the year, , (c), (d), , Insufficiency of capital structure to absorb the large, labour force, More people working, than required, , Ans. (d), , [SSC Stenographer Sep. Exam, 2014], , Partly optimistic and partly pessimistic, , (c), , Pessimistic, , (d), , None of the above, [SSC CGL Aug. Exam, 2014], , Expl:- Malthus in his book ‘An Essay on the Principle of, Population’ observed that the danger of population growth, precluded progress towards a Utopian society., He said that “the power of population is indefinitely greater, than the power in the Earth to produce subsistence for man”., He also brings support to his theory in the law of diminishing, returns, the implication of which is that food production is, bound to lag behind population growth. So, his views regarding, population is pessimistic., 71., , Economic problem arises because of–, (a) Scarcity of means, , (b) Multiplicity of resources, , (c) Scarcity of wants, , (d) Over Population, , Ans. (a), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Economic problem arises mainly due to two reasons, (i), , Scarcity of means or resources having alternative uses., , (ii), , Unlimited human wants., , 72., , Expl:- Unemployment that does not affect aggregate output is, called Disguised Unemployment., , SSC, , (b), , Ans. (c), , Disguised unemployment means–, (a), , The famous economist Thomas Robert Malthus, in his, views regarding population, is–, (a) Optimistic, , (20), , The Price mechanism is a feature of–, (a), , Capitalist Economy, , (b), , Barter Economy, , General Studies

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(c), , Mixed Economy, , (d), , Socialist Economy, , (c) Industrialisation, Ans. (d), , Ans. (a), , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Expl:- Price mechanism is an economic term that refers to the, manner in which the prices of commodities affect the demand, and supply of goods and services. It is essentially a feature of, market-driven or capitalist economic systems. It is based on the, principle that only by allowing prices to move freely will the, supply of any good commodity match demand. It affects prices, of goods or services. It is also known as market based, mechanism which is found in capitalist economy that refers to, a wide variety of ways to match up buyers and sellers through, price rationing., 73., , (a) Amartya Sen, , (b) Friedman, , (c) Mahbub-ul-Haq, , (d) Montek Singh, , Ans. (c), , 76., , Integration of economy, , (b), , Integration of financial market, , (c), (d), , Integration of the domestic economy with the world, economy, Integration of the various sectors of economy, , Ans. (c), , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2011], , 77., , The economies who are signatories to the process of, globalisation, for then there will be nothing like foreign or, indigenous goods and services, capital and labour. Here,, production is internationalised and financial capital flows, freely and instantly between countries., , (b) Socialism, , (c) Mixed economy, , (d) Traditional economy, [SSC MTS Exam, 2011], , The Economic development depends on–, (a) Natural resources, , (b) Capital formation, , (c) Size of the market, , (d) All of these, [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2011], , Expl:- Economic development generally refers to the, sustained, concerted actions of policymakers and communities, that promote the standard of living and economic health of a, specific area. Economic development can also be referred to as, the quantitative and qualitative changes in the economy. Such, actions can involve multiple areas including development of, human capital, critical infrastructure, regional competitiveness,, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, health, safety,, literacy and other initiatives., Which one of the following categories of workers is, termed as cultivators?, (a) Those who own land and cultivate, (b), , Those who lease in land and cultivate, , (c), , Those who cultivate the land of others, , (d), , Those who own land and lease in from others or, institutions and cultivate, Ans. (c), [SSC Stenographer Exam, 2010], Expl:- Agricultural labour are those who cultivate the land of, the others, but own no (or very little) land of their own. Owner, cultivators are those who own and cultivate their own land., Land owners are those who own land, but do not cultivate it, themselves. So basically, a cultivator is an agricultural labourer, who tills the land of others., 79., , Disinvestment in public sector is called–, , SSC, , (a) Capitalism, , Ans. (d), , 78., , Expl:Globalisation, is, the, increasing, economic, interdependence of national economies across’the world, through a rapid increase in cross-border movement of goods,, service, technology and capital. It has been largely accounted, by developed economies integrating with less developed, economies by means of foreign direct investment, the reduction, of trade barriers and in many cases cross border immigration., , (a) Liberalisation, , ‘Hire and Fire’ is the policy of–, , Expl:- Capitalism is a system of economics exchange in which, relatively few private persons own the equipment, raw, materials and other means of producing goods and services that, have market value. The system works on hire and fire policy, for employees., , Globalisation means–, (a), , 75., , Expl:- Privatisation is the process of transferring ownership of, a business, enterprise, agency, public service or public property, from the public sector (a government) to the private sector,, either to a business that operates for a profit or to non-profit, organisation. The term can also mean government out sourcing, of services or functions to private firms, e.g., revenue, collection, law enforcement and prison management., , [SSC Stenographer Exam, 2011], , Expl:- The origins of the Human Development Index (HDI) are, found in the annual human development reports of the United, Nations Development Programme (UNDP). These were devised, and launched by Pakistani economist Mahbub-ul-Haq in 1990. To, produced the human development reports, Mahbub-ul-Haq, brought together a group of well-known development economists, including Paul Streeten, Frances Stewart, Gustav Ranis, Keith, Griffin, Sudhir Anand and Meghnad Desai. But it was Nobel, laureate Amartya Sen’s work on capabilities and functionings that, provided the underlying conceptual framework. The term ‘human, development’ is a corollary of ‘development’ in the index. The, UNDP published its first HDR in 1990., , 74., , [SSC Stenographer Exam, 2011], , Ans. (a), , Human development index was development by–, , (d) Privatisation, , (b) Globalisation, , (21), , India is called a mixed economy because of the existence, of–, 1. Public Sector, , 2. Private Sector, , 3. Joint Sector, , 4. Cooperative Sector, , General Studies

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Codes, (a) 1 and 2, (c) 3 and 4, Ans. (b), , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2009], , Expl:- India is called a mixed economy because there is both, private owner enterprises and state owned enterprises and the, government does not intervene on the decisions of enterprises, owned by individuals except to govern law and to correct, market failures. Mixed economy, believing that a mixed system, of public, cooperative and private enterprises would be, necessary for a long period of time., 80., , In an economy, the sectors are classified into public and, private on the basis of–, (a) Employment conditions, (b) Nature of economic activities, (c) Ownership of enterprises, (d) Use of raw materials, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- A closed economy is one that has no exports or imports., An open economy is one that has exports and imports. In a, closed economy, domestic quantity and domestic price entirely, determine producer surplus and consumer surplus. In a closed, economy, equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity determine, consumer surplus and producer surplus. It is self-sufficient, closed economies are more likely to be less developed if they, lack internal services of some raw materials, such as oil, gas, and coal., , (b) 1 and 3, (d) 2 and 4, , 83., , The concept of mixed economy means–, (a) To have balanced development in the agricultural and, industrial sector, (b) Simultaneous development of the rural and urban sector, (c) To have equal distribution of wealth among the rural, and the urban poor, (d) Simultaneous existence of the private and public, sector, Ans. (d), [SSC Matric Level Exam, 2002], , [SSC DEO Exam, 2009], , Expl:- The classical breakdown of all economics sector is, primary, secondary and tertiary, however on the basis of, ownership. On the basis of ownership of enterprises classified, into public and private government sector., A mixed economy works primarily through the–, (a) Market mechanism, (b) Central allocative machinery, (c) Market mechanism regulated by government policy, (d) Market mechanism guided by government, participation and planning, Ans. (d), [SSC SO Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Mixed economy is an economic system in which both, the state and private sector direct the economy, reflecting, characteristics of both market economies and planned, economies. It means reflecting both capitalism and socialism., 84., , 81., , Expl:- Mixed economy is an economic system in which both, the state and private sector direct the economy, reflecting, characteristics of both market economies and planned, economies. The basic idea of the mixed economy is that the, means of production are mainly under private ownership; that, markets remain the dominant form of economic coordination, and that profit seeking enterprises and the accumulation of, capital remain the fundamental driving force behind economic, activity. However, unlike a free-market economy, the, government would wield considerable indirect influence over, the economy through fiscal and monetary policies designed to, counteract economic downturns and capitalism’s tendency, toward financial crises and unemployment, alongwith playing a, role in interventions that promote social welfare. The mixed, economy is most commonly associated with social democratic, policies or governments led by social democratic parties., 82., , Ans. (a), , SSC, , [SSC Matric Level Exam, 2001], , Expl:- As per UNIDO’s new report titled ‘Year book of, Industrial Statistics 2010, India has’ emerged as one other, world’s top 10 countries in industrial production, while as per, the report ‘2010 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index,, by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and the US Council on, Competitiveness, India has ranked second for its manufacturing, competence. The manufacturing sector’s contributions to the, GDP has stagnated at 16%., 85., , Which of the following is a part of tertiary sector ?, (a) Power and Transportation, (b) Animal Husbandry, (c) Cotton Manufacturing, (d) Cultivation of Crops., , Ans. (a), , A closed economy is one which–, (a) Does not trade with other countries, (b) Does not possess any means of international transport, (c) Does not have a coastal line, (d) Is not a member of the UNO, , Ans. (a), , In which sector of the Indian economy is productivity, the highest?, (a) Manufacturing, (b) Transport, Communication and Commerce, (c) Agriculture, (d) Other sectors, , [SSC CPO Exam, 2006], , (22), , [SSC Matric Level Exam, 2010], , Expl:- The service sector, also called the tertiary sector, is one, of the three parts of the economy in the three sector hypothesis., It involves the provision of services to business as well as final, consumers. Services may involve the transport, distribution and, sale of goods from producer to consumers as may happen in, whole selling and retailing. Services sector contribution in, GDP is 56.8 (According to UN National Account Statistics, accessed on 4th January, 2013, , General Studies

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5., , National Income, 1., , Forced saving refers to(a), , Compulsory deposits imposed on income tax payers, , (b), , Provident fund contribution of private sector employees, , (c), , Reduction of consumption consequent to a rise in, price, Taxes on individual income and wealth, , (d), Ans. (c), , (b), , Income earned from abroad, , (c), , Net domestic product of India, , (d), , Grave domestic product of India., [S.S.C 10+2 Exam,2013], , GDPmp + NFIA + GNPmp, , 6., , When increase in income the increase in ratio between, income & expenditure changes–, (a) In same ratio, (b) Ratio less than 1, (c), , Ratio more than one (d) None, , Ans. (b), , [S.S.C CGL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- When increase in income the increase in ratio between, income & expenditure changes Ratio less than 1, , The Expenditure on advertisement and public relation, by an enterprise is a part of its(a) Consumption of fined capital, , 7., , GDP is what percent of Fiscal deficit?, , (b), , Final consumption Expenditure, , (a), , 7, , (b), , 4, , (c), , Intermediate Consumption, , (c), , 8, , (d), , 1, , (d), , Fined Capital, , Expl:- In budget 2014-15 the percent of G.D.P was 4.1 of, fiscal deficit. But in 2015-16 its percent becomes 3.9% of fiscal, deficit., , [S.S.C (CGL) Exam, 2013], , If a country produces consumer goods only and nothing, else, then(a) Standard of living will be highest, (b), , 8., , 9., , Expl:- If any country will produce only consumer good, then, gradually the country will become poor as there will be no, exchange of other goods and the economy of that country will, highly be affected., , (b), , Excess of income over expenditure, , (c), , Dividends paid to shareholders, , (d), , Total profit of a company, [S.S.C (CGL) Exam, 2013], , Production Method (b) Income Method, , (c), , Expenditure Method (d) Consumption Method, [SSC CGL Exam, 2006], , The First Income Committee was established in–, (a), , 1948, , (b), , 1949, , (c), , 1950, , (d), , 1951, , Ans. (b), , [SSC Metric level Exam, 2008], , Expl:- Under the chairmanship of Prof. PC Mahalonobis first, Income Committee was established in 1949., Prof. Dr. Godgill and Prof. R.K.R.B. Rao were the member of, this committee, 10., , The Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) provides, data under a new revised series in which the base year, is taken as–, (a), , 1960-61, , (b), , 1970-71, , (c), , 2011-12, , (d), , 1990-91, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- For private corporate sector, retained profits adjusted, for non operating surplus/deficit is considered as net saving., , SSC, , (a), , Expl:- Under the consideration of India economy, census of, agriculture, is done by production method., , The country will soon become poor if external trade, will not happen, (d) The country will gradually become rich if external, trade will not happen, Ans. (c), [S.S.C Matric level Exam, 2006], , Which of the following represents the saving of the, Private Corporate Sector?, (a) Undistributed profits, , The Census of Indian agriculture is done by–, , Ans. (a), , The country have certain amount of good, , (c), , Ans. (a), , [S.S.C Multitasking Exam, 2013], , Ans. (b), , Expl:- The Advertisement and public relations of selling, expenses are part of intermediate consumption., , 4., , Domestic Income of India, , Expl:- NDPmp + NFIA = NNPmp, , [S.S.C (CGL)-2013], , Ans. (c), , 3., , (a), , Ans. (b), , Expl:- According to Nobel Prize winner Frederick Wan,, Forced Saving in an economic situation in which consumer, spend less than their disposable income, not because they want, to save but because the goods they seek are not avoidable or, because goods are too expensive., 2., , The Income of Indians working abroad is-, , [SSC Multitasking Exam, 2013], , Expl:- The CSO provides data under a new revised series in, which the base year is taken as 2011–12., , (23), , General Studies

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11., , 15., , Depreciation is equal to–, (a), , GNP – NNP, , (b), , NNP – GNP, , (c), , GNP – Personal Income, , (d), , Personal Income – Personal Taxes, Ans. (a), , [SSC DEO Exam, 2009], , Ans. (b), , (–)I, NT, , Expl:- The Liberalization of economy is to the main factor that, led to rapid expansion of Indian exports. Imposition, Recession, and Diversification does not contribute to export, 16. A ‘Transfer Income’ is as –, , Expl:GNP(MP), , (–)NFI, , (–)D, , NNP(MP), , ), , (a), , T, , NT, , D, (National Income)), , D, ), , (, , –, , GDP(FC), , (–, )NFI, , NNP(FC), , (, , –)I, , )D, –, , N, , T, , NDP(FC), , (, , Ans. (a), , INT = Indirect taxes, NFI = Net Factor Income, 12. National Income include–, , (d) Construction of a new House, Ans. (d), , [SSC 10+2 Exam,2010], , 17., , Expl:- When new house is given on rent the factor income will, increase. Hence, it will be part of National Income. Rests are, part of Transfer Payment., , Personal Income produced in a country is not included in–, (a) Production income from NDP, (b) Net Production Income from foreign., (c) Transfer Income from government, , Other name of Net National Product at market price?, (a) National Income, , (b) Gross Domestic Production, , (c) Personal Income, Ans. (a), , (d) Per Capital Income, [SSC 10+2 Exam,2012], , (d) Current Payment on Foreign loans., Ans. (d), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2009], , Expl:- The Current payment on foreign loans are not included, in personal Income. In economics, personal income refers to an, , Expl:- NNP = GNP – depreciation, , individual’s total earnings from wages, investment enterprises,, , GauravMPMP, , and other ventures. It is the sum of all the incomes received by, all the individuals or household during a given period., , Compared to rich the poors saving is–, (a) A larger part of their income, , 18., , (b) An equal part of their income, (c) A small part of their income, (d) All of their incomes, [SSC CPO Exam, 2007], , The Effect of ‘Investment Multiplier’ is shows on–, (a), , Employment, , (b) Savings, , (c), , Income, , (d) Consumption, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- A necessary level of consumption produces differences, in income and saving. This implies that the poor household, have lower saving rates because they cannot “afford to save”, after buying the necessities., , SSC, , [SSC 10+2 Exam,2009], , Sir, , (b) Poket money of a child, (c) Winning of a lottery Prize, , Ans. (c), , produced by as production, , One-way payment of money for which no money, good, or, service is received in exchange., Governments use such, payments as means of income, redistribution by giving, out money under social welfare, programs such as social security, old age or disability pensions,, student grants, unemployment compensation, etc. Subsidies, paid to exporters, farmers, manufacturers, however, are not, considered transfer payments. Transfer payments are excluded, in computing gross national product., , (a) Financial help to earthquake victims, , 14., , is not, , Expl:- Transfer payment-, , D = Depreciation, , 13., , which, , (b) Income taken away from one person given over to, another., (c) Unearned Income, (d) Earned Income, , (–, , NDP(MP), , Income, , process., , (, –, )I, N, T, , NI, , –)I, , [SSC CPO Exam, 2007], , GNP(FC), , –, , IN, , (, , (–, )NFI, , (, , GDP(MP), , One of the main factors that led to rapid expansion of, Indian exports is–, (a) Imposition of export duty, (b) Liberalization of the economy, (c) Recession in other countries, (d) Diversification of exports, , (24), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Investment multiplier means those elements by which, investment is increased and due to increasing of investment., There is increase in income and production. So effect of, ‘Investment Multiplier’, according to above options is shown, on income., , General Studies

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19., , A rising per Capita Income will indicate a better, welfare if it is accompanied by –, (a) Unchanged Income distribution overall., , Expl:- A teacher who is teaching his own daughter is not a part, of economic activity as the imputed value of such activities can, not be calculated., , (b), , Changed Income distribution in favour of rich., , (c), , Changed Income distribution in favour of poor., , (d), , Changed Income distribution in favour of Industrial, Labour., [SSC 10+2 Exam,2010], , Ans. (c), , 24., , (c), , GDP at factor cost equals–, , Expl:- There are only three methods are using for calculating, of national income i.e., value added method, income method, and expenditure method., 25., , (a), , Total investment over total savings, , (b), , GNP – depreciation, , (b), , Changes in methods of production, , (c), , NNP + depreciation, , (c), , Changes in the form of business organisation, , (d), , GDP – subsidy + indirect tax., , (d), , Total receipts over total expenditure., , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2008], , Ans. (d), , (c), , Income which is not produced by any production, process, Income taken away from one person and given over to, another, Unearned income, , (d), , Earned income, , (b), , Ans. (a), , [SSC DEO, (10+2) Exam, 2012], , Expl:- Income which is not produced by any production, process is called transfer income. It is generally money, received by an individual or family from the state or other, body, often the pension or unemployment benefit., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2002], , Expl:- Gross profit = Net sales (total receipts) - Cost of goods, sold (total expenditure)., In other words it is the total receipt over total cost., , A ‘Transfer Income’ is an–, (a), , 26., , National Income is also called as–, (a) GNP at factor cost, , (b) GNP at market price, , (c) NNP at factor cost, , (d) NNP at market price, , Ans. (d), , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2012], , Expl:- Initially NNPFC was known as National Income but, Now NNPMP is known as National Income, 27. Per Capita Income is equal to–, (a), , National Income, Total population of the country, , Income and consumption are–, , (b), , National Income + Population, , (a) Inversely Related, , (b) Directly Related, , (c), , National Income - Population, , (c) Partially Related, , (d) Unrelated, , (d), , National Income x Population, , Ans. (b), , Ans. (a), , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2011], , Which of the following would not constitute an, economic activity in Economics?, (a) A teacher teaching students in his college, (b), , A teacher teaching students in a coaching institute, , (c), , A teacher teaching his own daughter at home, , (d), , A teacher teaching students under Sarva Shiksha, Abhiyan Scheme, Ans. (c), [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2011], , National Income, = Total population of the country, Though Per Capita Income is more reliable than GNP for many, particular purpose., 28., , Which one of the following is the most appropriate, reason for inequalities in income?, (a) Racial factors, (b), , SSC, , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Expl:- The average income of the people of a country in a, particular year is called Per Capita Income for that year. So, it, is National Income divided by population., Per Capita Income, , Expl:- Consumption and income are directly or positively, related. An increase in income results in increase in, consumption and vice-versa., 23., , Gross Profit means–, , GDP – Indirect Tax + Subsidy, , Expl:- (GDP)fc = GDP – IT + Subsidy, , 22., , [SSC CPO Exam, 2010], , (a), , Ans. (a), , 21., , Investment Method (d) Expenditure Method, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- A rising per Capita Income will indicate a better welfare, if it is accompanied by changed Income distribution in favour, of Poor., 20., , Which one of the following is not a method of, measurement of National Income?, (a) Value Added Method (b) Income Method, , (25), , Lack of opportunities, , General Studies

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(c), , Inheritance from family environment, , (d), , Differences in ability, , Ans. (b), , Expl:- National Income of a country can be defined as the total, market value of all final goods and services produced in the, economy in a year. In expenditure method, the National, Income is measured by adding up the four flows, - namely C, I,, G, X and M., Thus, Y = C+1+G + (X-M) + (X- M) Where, C = Total, consumption expenditure, I = Total investment expenditure G = Total government, expenditure X = Export, M = Import, , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2012], , Expl:- In India, on the one hand, Per Capita Income is low and on, the other hand, there is large inequality in the distribution of, wealth and income, according to Human Development Reports., Lack of opportunity means that its most valuable assets its people, is not being fully used. It is appropriate reason of income gap., , 29., , Which of the following is deducted from NNP to arrive, at NI?, (a) Indirect tax, (b), , Capital consumption allowance, , (c), , Subsidy, , (d), , Interest, , Ans. (a), , 32., , (c) VKRV Rao, Ans. (b), , It is also called National Income. NNPFC = NNPmp - Indirect, taxes, + Subsidies = National Income. But now NNP MP is National, Income., , 33., , (b) Mixed Income, , (c) Pension, , (d) Undistributed Profits, , Ans. (d), , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2011], , 34., , While computing National Income estimates, which of, the following is required to be observed?, (a) The value of exports to be added and the value of, imports to be subtracted, (b) The value of exports to be subtracted and the value of, imports to be added, (c) The value of both exports and imports to be added, (d), , Ans. (a), , SSC, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2011], , Expl:- National Income is the monetary value of all goods and, services produced by nationals of a country. Only productive, activities are included in the computation of National Income., All incomes earned through productive activities are included, in National Income., , Expl:- Income method measures National Income from the, side of payments made to the primary factor of production for, their productive services in an accounting year., The components of factor income are (i) Employee’s, Compensation, (ii) Profit, (iii) Rent, (iv) Interest, (v) Mixed, income and (vi) Royalty., Profit, rent, interest and other mixed income are jointly known, as operating surplus., 31., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2011], , National Income is generated from–, (a) any money-making activity, (b) any labourious activity, (c) any profit-making activity, (d) any productive activity, , Ans. (d), , Which one of the following is not included while, estimating National Income through income method?, (a) Rent, , (d) Sardar Patel, , Expl:- The first attempt to calculate National Income of India, was made by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1967-68, who estimated Per, Capita Income to be `20., The first official attempt was made by National Income, Committee headed by Professor PC Mahalanobis in 1949., , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2011], , Expl:- The difference between Gross National Product and, Depreciation is called Net National Product (NNP). NNP at, factor cost is the net output evaluated at factor prices. It, includes income earned by factor of production through, participation in the production process, such as wages and, salaries, rents, profits etc., , 30., , Who estimated the National Income for the first time in, India?, (a) Mahalanobis, (b) Dadabhai Naoroji, , Ans. (a), , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2011], , Expl:- If we subtract the depreciation charges from the gross, national product, we get net national product at market price., NNPmp = GNPmp - Depreciation, NNP at market prices is the net production of goods and, services in an economy during the year. It is the GNP minus, the value of capital consumed or depreciated during the year., 35., , Thevalue of both exports and imports to be subtracted, [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2011], , Which of the following is deducted from GNP to arrive, at NNP?, (a) Depreciation, (b) Interest, (c) Tax, (d) Subsidy, , The total value of goods and services produced in a, country during a given period is–, (a) Disposable Income, (b) National Income, (c) Per Capita Income, (d) Net National Income, , Ans. (b), , (26), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2011], , General Studies

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Expl:- National Income measures the net value of goods and, services produced in a country during a year and it also, includes Net Factor Income from abroad., That is, National Income measures the productive power of an, economy in a given period to turn out goods and services for, final consumption., In India, National Income estimates are related with the, financial year (1 st Apri to 31 st March)., 36., , 39., , 40., , Other things being equal, a sustained increase in real GDP, increases nation’s standard of living providing that output rises, faster than the total population., A rising Per Capita Income will indicate a better, welfare, if it is accompanied by–, (a) unchanged income distribution overall, (b) changed income distribution in favour of rich, (c) changed income distribution in favour of poor, (d) changed income distribution in favour of industrial, labour, Ans. (c), [SSC Stenographer Exam, 2011], , 41., , (c), , Matrix method, , (d), , Income method, , Ans. (c), , National Income Committee, , (d), , Central Statistical Organisation, , National Income include–, (a), , financial help to earthquake victims, , (b), , pocket money of a child, , (c), , winning of a lottery prize, , (d), , construction of a new house, [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2010], , Depreciation is equal to–, (a), , Gross National Product — Net National Product, , (b), , Net National Product — Gross National Product, , (c), , Gross National Product — Personal Income, , (d), , Personal Income — Personal Taxes, [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2009], , Expl:- Net National Product (NNP) is the value-of Gross, National Product (GNP) after deducting depreciation of plant, and machinery., NNP= GNP - Depreciation NNP+ Depreciation=GNP or, Depreciation = GNP- NNP, 42., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2011], , Expl:- According to Simon Kuznet: National Income can be, calculated into three methods viz, Product method (value added, method), income method and expenditure method (or, consumption method). In India, a combination production, method and income method is used for estimating National, Income, , SSC, , (c), , Ans. (a), , Which one of the following is not method of estimating, Nations Income?, (a) Expenditure method, Product method, , National Productivity Council, , Expl:- Construction of new house is certainly output of goods., National Income include construction of new house. Because, National Income is the total value a country’s final output of all, new goods and services produced in 1 year., , Expl:- As Per Capita Income has lately bee viewed as a better, determinant economic development and welfare Equal or more, rationale distribution income in the favour of the poor is the, best way to ensure that the welfare is holistic and leaves no, quarters deprive as after all, economic welfare is a part and, parcel of social welfare., , (b), , (b), , Ans. (d), , 37., , 38., , National Development Council, , Expl:- Central Statistical Office (CSO) was set-up in 1949. It, is one of the two wings of the National Statistical Organisation, (NSO), along with National Sample Survey Office (NSSO),, responsible for coordination of statistical activities in the, country and for evolving and maintaining statistical standards., Its activities include compilation of national accounts, conduct, of annual survey of industries and economic censuses,, compilation of Index of industrial production, as well as, consumer price indices., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2011], , Expl:- The baseline measure of the standard of living is real, national output per head of population or real GDP per capita., This is the value of national output divided by the resident, population., , (a), , Ans. (d) [SSC Stenographer Exam, 2010, CGL Exam, 2007,, Investigator Exam, 2006], , An individual’s actual standard of living can be, assessed by–, (a) Gross National Income, (b) Net National Income, (c) Per Capita Income, (d) Disposable Personal Income, , Ans. (c), , National Income Estimates in India are prepared by–, , Net National Product (NNP) of a country is–, (a) GDP minus Depreciation allowances, (b) GDP plus Net Income from abroad, (c) GNP minus Net Income from abroad, (d) GNP minus Depreciation allowances, , Ans. (d), , (27), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2009], , Expl:- Net National Product (NNP) shows the market value of, all final goods and services produced by the residents of a, country during a year after making allowance for depreciation., NNP= GNP- Depreciation, , General Studies

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43., , Personal Disposable income is–, (a), , Always equal to Personal Income, , (b), , Always more than Personal Income, , (c), , Equal to Personal Income minus Indirect Taxes, , (d), , Equal to Personal Income minus Direct Taxes, , Ans. (d), , Expl:- According to CSO estimates, the Gross Domestic Product, for India at current prices (2004-05 based), was `10028118 crore, in 2012-13. GDP growth and contribution of different sectors., GDP = 5.5% (2012-13) Service = 4.5% Industry = 0.8%, , Agriculture = 0.2% (contribution), 47., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2008], , Expl:- Personal Disposable Income is that part of Personal, Income, which is available to the individuals to be used the, way they like. In other words, it is the income in which the, households can spend on consumption or can save as they, desire. Personal Disposable Income = Personal Income - Direct, Taxes (e.g., Income Tax)., 44., , Imputed rent of owner-occupied houses, , (b), , Government expenditure on making new bridges, , (c), , Winning a lottery, , (d), , Commission paid to an agent for sale of house, , Ans. (c), , 48., , (b), , GDP minus Depreciation allowances, , (c), , NNP plus Depreciation allowances, , (d), , GDP minus Subsidies plus Indirect Taxes, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2008], , (b), , Percentage share of industry is higher than agriculture, , (c), , Percentage share of services is higher than industry, , Percentage share of services is higher than agriculture, and industry put together, Ans. (d), [SSC CPO Exam, 2007], , SSC, , Economic Development, , (d), , Sustainable Development, [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2006], , Who among the following Indian economists has done, pioneering work on National Income?, (a) Jagdish Bhagwati (b) ML Seth, (d) VKRV Rao, [SSC (10 +2) Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Indian economists Mr VKRV Rao has done pioneering, work on National Income. The first scientific method was made by, Professor VKRV Rao in 1931-32 to calculate National Income of, India. One of his work on National Income was ‘changes in, India’s National Income, a static economy in progress’ (1954)., The other was the National Income of British India (1941)., , In calculating National Income, which of the following, is included?, (a) Services of housewives, (b), , Pensions, , (c), , Income of smugglers, , (d), , Income of watchmen, , Ans. (d), , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2005, (10+2) Exam, 2000], , Expl:- Alfred Marshall in his ‘Principle of Economics’ (1949), defines National S Income as’ The labour and capital of a, country, acting on its natural resources, produce annually a, certain net aggregate of commodities, material and immaterial,, including services of all kinds and Net Income due on account, of foreign investments must be added in., , Which of the statements is correct about India’s, National Income?, (a) Percentage share of agriculture is higher than services, , (d), , (c), , Ans. (d), , 49., , Expl:- Gross Domestic Product at factor cost is the sum of, total earnings received by various factors of production in, terms of wages, interest, rent, profits etc within domestic, territory of a country during a year. If we deduct Net Indirect, Taxes from Gross Domestic Product at market prices, we got, Gross Domestic Product at factor cost. Thus, GDPFC =, GDPmp - Net Indirect Taxes, 46., , Increase in Per Capita Income, , (c) Amartya Sen, , GDP at factor cost is–, GDP minus Indirect Taxes plus Subsidies, , (b), , The alternative measure should be such as may promote human, welfare, equitable distribution of income and sustainable, economic development. Such a measure is called Green GNP., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2008], , (a), , Rapid growth of GNP, , Expl:- For a long period of time, GNP has been used by, economists as a measure of economic development. Now a, question arises as to what then should be measure of economic, development and national welfare., , Expl:- National Income is the total value a country’s final, output of all new goods and services produced in 1 year., Transfer payments are not a part of the National Income. Such, payments are bad debts incurred by banks, payments of, pensions, charity, scholarships etc. Private-sector transfers, include charitable donations and prizes to lottery winners., 45., , (a), , Ans. (d), , Which of the following is not included in the National, Income?, (a), , The term ‘Green GNP’ emphasises–, , This is the true Net National Income or revenue of the country, or the national dividend.” So, the income of watchmen will be, included while computing it., 50., , (28), , Which of the following is not required while computing, Gross National Product (GNP)?, (a) Net foreign investment, , General Studies

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Ans. (d), , (b), , Private investment, , (c), , Per Capita Income of citizens, , (d), , Purchase of goods by government, , Ans. (c), , GNP measures the value of goods and services that the, country’s citizens produced regardless of their location. So, Per, Capita Income is not required while computing Gross National, Product (GNP)., 51., , Expl:- Net National Product (NNP) is the value of GNP after, deducting depreciation of plant and machinery., NNP= GNP- Depreciation orNNP + Depreciation = GNP or, GNP- NNP= Depreciation, , [SSC SO Exam, 2005], , Expl:- Basically, GNP is the total value of all final goods and, services produced within a nation in a particular year, plus income, earned by its citizens (including income of those located abroad),, minus income of non-residents located in that country., , Which of the following results by dividing National, Income by size of population?, (a) Per Capita Income, (b), , Subsistence level, , (c), , Subsistence expenditure, , (d), , Per capita production, , Ans. (a), , 54., , National Income refers to–, (a) Money value of goods and services produced in a, country during a year, (b) Money value of stocks and shares of a country during, a year, (c) Money value of capital goods produced by a country, during a year, (d) Money value of consumer goods produced by a, country during a year, Ans. (c), [SSC CPO Exam, 2003], Expl:- National Income refers to the money value of all final, goods and services produced by the normal residents of a, country while working both within and outside the domestic, territory of a country in an accounting year., National Income also includes Net Factor Income from abroad., , [SSC SO Exam, 2005], , Expl:- Income Per Capita can apply to the average per person, income for a city, region or country and used as a means of, evaluating the living conditions and quality of life in different, areas., Income per head, is normally defined as the National Income, divided by the total population., , 55., , The National Income of a country is–, (a), , Government annual revenue, , (b), , Total productive income, , (c), , Surplus of the public sector enterprise, , (d), , Export and Import, , What does National Income mean?, (a) The total value of all goods and services produced in, the country during a period of 1 year, (b) The total value of all stocks and shares in the country, during a period of 1 year, (c) The total value of all capital goods produced in the, country during a period of 1 year, (d) The total value of all consumer goods produced in the, country during a period of 1 year, Ans. (a), [SSC SO Exam, 2005], , Ans. (b), , Expl:- National Income is one of the basic concepts in micro, economics. National Income means the total income of the, nation., The aggregate economic performance of the whole economy is, measured by the National Income data., National Income refers to the total value of all final goods and, services produced in the country during a period of 1 year., , Ans. (d), , 52., , 53., , Direct tax revenue, , (c), , Indirect tax revenue, , (d), , Capital depreciation, , SSC, , [SSC SO Exam, 2003], , Expl:- National Income is the total economic activity (production, of finished goods and services calculated in monetary value), within the economic territory of a country by its residents during, the year of accounting. In other words, National Income of a, country is the Net National Product at factor cost., , 56., , The method of calculating the National Income by the, product method is otherwise known as–, (a) Income method, (b) Value added method, (c) Expenditure method (d) Net output method, , The difference between the GNP and the NNP is equal, to the–, (a) Consumer expenditure on durable goods, (b), , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2004], , (29), , [SSC SO Exam, 2003], , Expl:- According to Simon Kuznets, National Income, accounting of a country is calculated by three methods. In this, method, net value of final goods and services produced in a, country during a year is obtained, which is called total final, product. This represents Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Net, Income earned in foreign boundaries by national is added and, depreciation is subtracted from GDP. It is also called value, added method. In this method, a total of Net Income earned by, working people in different sectors and commercial enterprises, is obtained. Incomes of both categories of people, paying taxes, and not paying taxes are added to obtain National Income. By, income method, National Income is obtained by adding, receipts as total rent, total wages, total interest and total profit., , General Studies

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Consumption Method is also called expenditure method., Income is either spent on consumption or saved. Hence,, National Income is the addition of total consumption and total, savings. In India, a combination of production method and, income method is used for estimating National Income., 57., , National Income at factor cost is equal to–, (a), , Net National Product - Indirect Taxes + Subsidies, , (b), , Net National Product - Direct Taxes + Subsidies, , (c), , Gross National Product - Depreciation Charges, , (d), , Net National Product + Net Income from Abroad, , Ans. (a), , While estimating National Income which of the, following is not taken into account?, (a) Services of a teacher, Services of a doctor, , (c), , Services of a housewife, , (d), , Services of a maid servant, , Ans. (c), , 61., , 62., , Gross National Product is the money measure of–, All tangible goods produced in a country, , (b), , Final goods and services produced in the economy, , (c), , Services generated annually in the economy, , (d), , All tangible goods available in the economy, , Ans. (b), , SSC, , (a), , National Income at factor cost, , (b), , Gross Domestic Product at market prices, , (c), , Net National Product at market prices, , (d), , Gross National Product at market prices, [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2002], , Net National Product in National Income accounting, refers to–, (a) Gross Domestic Product— Depreciation, (b), , Gross Domestic Product + Subsidies, , (c), , Gross Natic a Product—Depreciation, , (d), , Gross National Product + Subsidies, [SSC (10 +2) Exam, 2002], , Expl:- Depreciation does not become part of anybody’s, income., If we deduct de preciation from GNP, the measure of, aggregate income that we obtain is called Net National Product, (NNP). NNP= GNP-Depreciation, , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2002], , 63., , A very high rise in National Income at current market, prices and a low rise at constant prices reveals–, (a) The high rate of growth in the economy at the current, period, (b) The increased production in the current period, (c) The improper growth of the economy, (d) The high rate of inflation prevailing in the economy, , Ans. (d), , Gross National Product means–, (a), , Aggregate net value of the output in 1 year is the–, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Gross National Product (GNP) is the market value of all, products and services produced in 1 year by labour and, property supplied by the residents of a country., It is the total value of all final goods and services produced within, a nation in a particular year, plus income earned by its citizens, (including income of those located abroad), minus income of nonresidents located in that country. GNP= GDP+ X- I, Where X = Income earned and received by Indian working, abroad. I = Income earned and received by non-Indians in, India., 60., , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2002], , Expl:- Net National Product at market price is the market value, of the output of final goods and services produced at current, price in 1 year of a country., If we subtract the depreciation charges from the Gross National, Product, we get Net National Product at Market Price., NNPmp = GNPmp - Depreciation, , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2002], , (a), , Money value of inputs and outputs, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Services provided by housewives can be categorised as, non-economic services and thus, cannot be accounted in, National Income., National Income is the sum of all the final goods and services, produced in a country, in a particular period of time., 59., , (d), Ans. (b), , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2002], , (b), , (c), , Money values of the total national production for any, given period, Gross value of raw materials, , Expl:- Gross National Product (GNP) is the market/monetary, value of all products and services produced in 1 year by labour, and property supplied by the residents of a country. GNP =, GDP + X, Where, X = Income earned and received by Indians working, abroad /= Income earned and received by non-Indians in India, , Expl:- The National Income is calculated annually. According, to National Income Committee (1949), a National Income, estimate, measures the volume of commodities and services, turned out during a given period counted without duplication., In India, Net National Income at factor cost is called National, Income. NNIFC = NNP- Indirect Taxes + Subsidies, 58., , (b), , Gross value of finished goods, , (30), , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2002], , Expl:- When national output is multiplied by present ruling, price, we obtain National Income at current prices. On the, other hand, if the national output is multiplied by the base price, is called National Income at constant price., , General Studies

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Indian History, Ancient History, , Ans. (b), , Expl:– The Granary of Mohanjodaro was 45.71 meter long and, 15.23 meter wide and that was the biggest building there. The, length of the great bath from north to south was 11.88 m and, breadth from east to west was 7.01 m., , Prehistoric Times and, Harappan Civilization, 1., , 6., , How were the streets of cities in Indus Valley, Civilization?, (a) Wide and Straight (b) Narrow and Unhygienic, (c) Slippery, (d) Narrow and Curved., , Ans. (a), , The Ruins of Harappa and Mohanjodaro were found on, which of the following river bank?, (a) Ravi, (b) Indus, (c) Beas, , Ans. (d), , 7., , (c) Chanhudaro, , (d) Mohanjodaro, [SSC CHSL Exam 2015], , Whose statue was an important creation of the people of, Indus Vally Civilization?, (a) Natraj, (d) Dancing Girl, (d) Narasimha, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2006], , Expl:– Dancing Girl is a bronze statute dating around 2500 BC,, from The Mohenjo-Daro site of the Indus Valley Civilization., , 8., , The worship of Mothergoddess was related to –, (a), , With the Aryan Civilization, , Which is the script of Indus Valley Civilization?, , (b), , With the Mediterranean Civilization, , (a) Tamil, , (b) Kharshthi, , (c), , With the Indus Valley Civilization, , (c) Unknown, , (d) Brahmi, , (d), , With the Vedic Civilization, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CHSL Exam 2013], , Expl:– Around Sixty four original sign in the Indus script,, from 250 to 450 characters which were found on the, rectangular seals of selkdi and copper pellet. This script was, symbolic. This script has not read yet., Which was the only city of the Indus without, fortification?, (a) Kalibangan, (b) Harappa, (c) Mohanjodaro, Ans. (d), , 9., , Which was the part of Indus Valley Civilization?, (a) Kalibangan, , (b) Lothal, , (c) Ropar, , (d) Mohanjodaro, , Ans. (b), , (d) Chanhudaro, [SSC CGL Exam, 2005], , Which was the biggest building in Mohanjodaro?, (a) Great Bath, , (b) Granary, , (c) Huge Hall, , (d) Two Story Building, , SSC, , [SSC FCI Exam 2012], , Expl:– The Worship of Mothergoddess was the specific, characteristic of Indus Valley Civilization. Archocology, evidences prove this fact., , Expl:– Chanhudaro was the only city of Indus without, fortification. It was situated on the left bank of Indus river. The, large quantity of cosmetics was found here. This was an industrial, city. An impressive worshop recognised as Bead making factory,, was found at chanhudaro which included a furnace., , 5., , (b) Lothal, , (c) Buddha, , [SSC Stenographer (grade D) Exam 2010], , Ans. (c), , 4., , (a) Harappa, , Expl:– See the explanation of the above question., , (d) a and b both, , Expl:– Harappa was located on the bank of the Ravi while, Mohanjodaro was located on the bank of Indus., 3., , The Great bath was found at –, , Ans. (d), , [SSC FCI Exam 2012], , Expl:– The streets were wide and straight in Indus Valley, civilization. Here the roads from east to west and north to south, going down, were cut at right angles., 2., , [SSC FCI Exam 2012], , (96), , Expl:– Lothal is close to Saragwala village that’s in, Ahmedabad district. In between 1955 and 1962, it was, excavated in the direction of S.R. Rao, where the remain of a, town two miles inhabited received. It was divided in 6 parts., The ruins of Defence ramparts, roads and houses and elevated, platforms were found here. Here the most valuable, achievement was a large size cardoon (214×3 cm) which was, made up of pared brick. Rao said this ‘the ships dock’. Hence, lothal was a port city. It was situated on the banks of bhoguva, river. Two different mounds are not found in Lothal. The entire, along was surrounded by a single wall., , General Studies

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10., , At a place called Lothal, artificial dockyard was from, which civilization(a) Indus Valley, (b) Mesopatamian, (c) Egyption, , Expl:– The first metal used by Vedic People was copper. ‘Aayas’, Metal is mentioned in Rig Veda but it’s identity in suspectable., Some scholars suggest this metal as copper, bronze or iron. But, Rig Vedic Aryans were not familiar with iron., , (d) Persian, , Ans. (a), , 4., , [SSC section officer, Exam 2006], , Expl:– Artificial Dockyard of Indus Valley civilization was at, Lothal., 11., , (b) Business, , (c) Pattery, , (d) Crockery, , Ans. (a), , 5., , [SSC CHSL Exam 2014], , [SSC CGL Exam 2015], , Expl:– There is no evidences of cow in terracotta in Indus, civilization., , (b) Milk and its Products, , (c) Rice and Pulses, , (d) Vegetables and Fruits, , Ans. (b), , 7., , Which of the following grain was first used by humans?, (b) Oats, , (c) Rye, , (d) Wheat, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL (Tier 1) Exam 2012], , (b) Gold, , (c) Iron, , (d) Copper., , Ans. (d), , SSC, , (d), , They used chariots driven by horses., [SSC CHSL Exam 2010], , The Rig – Vedic Aryans were a pastoral people which, barne out by the fact that –, (a) There were many references to the cow in the Rig, Veda., (b) Most of the Wars were fought for the sake of cows., Gifts made to priests were usually cows and mode,, never land., All of the above., [SSC CHSL Exam, 2010], , Who was the first European to say that "Aryans are the, one"?, (a) Sir William Johns (b) H.H. Wilson, (c) Max Muller, (d) General Cunningham, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], , Expl:– Middle Asia, Rhodes & Bactria are believed Aryan, Countries by Max Muller. According to Maxmuller, IndoIranian people migrated to Punjab (in east) and Mesopatamia, (in west) from Pamir mountain (Roof of the World)., , What was the first metal used by Vedic People?, (a) Silver, , They were from an advanced urban culture., , Ans. (c), , Expl:– First grain used by humans was barley., 3., , (c), , Expl:– We can say Rig – Vedic Aryans were a pastoral cow in, the Rig – Veda. There are 176 references in the Rig – Veda, about cows. Cow was known as perfect wealth. Gifts made to, priests were usually cows and made, never land. They used, land for Cultivation, to leveling of field, seed, implements but, land was Not their own property., , [SSC CHSL Exam 2008], , (a) Barley, , They were taller and stronger., , Ans. (d), , Expl:– The vedic economy revolved around cow and dairy, products, which was clear from the references found in the Rig, Veda. Cheese and barley pudding is mentioned in Rig Veda. A, food called ‘Karambh’ was cooked with barley and curd. Rice, and salt is not Mentioned in Rig Veda., 2., , (b), , (d), , The staple food of Vedic Aryans was (a) Barley and Rice, , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam 2007], , The Aryans succeded in their conflicts with the PreAryans because–, (a) They used elephants on a large scale., , (c), , VEDIC AGE, 1., , (d) Power, , Expl:– In the early Vedic period Varna system was based on, Occupations. In the 9th mandal (chapter) of Rig Veda, it’s, mentioned That my father is a doctor, my mother is a miller, and I am an poet., 6., , (d) Pig, , Ans. (c), , (c) Efficient, , Ans. (c), , Which of the following has not been found in the, excavation in Terracotta of Indus Valley sites?, (a) Buffalo, (b) Sheep, (c) Cow, , (b) Intelligence, , Expl:– The word ‘Veda’ means knowledge., , Expl:– The economic base of Indus civilization was agriculture, and animal husbandary cotton was first cultivated by the, people of Indus civilization. In addition, they used to produce, wheat, barley and rice, The Evidences of cow, ox, buffalo,, camel, sheep, goot, pig, and dog etc. are found there. But Indus, people didn’t know about horses. These people were expert in, business and craft Industry., 12., , (a) Knowledge, Ans. (a), , What was the strength of Indus economy(a) Agriculture, , What the meaning of ‘Veda’?, , 8., , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam 2007], , (97), , Where is the oldest settlement of Aryan Tribes?, (a) Uttar Pradesh, , (b) Bengal, , (c) Sapta Sindhu, , (d) Delhi, , General Studies

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Expl:– After six years of practice at the age of thirty-five, in, the full Moon Light, Siddartha attained enlightement under a, Pipal Tree. Later, he was known as the Buddha. So the word, “Buddha” means ‘Enlightened One’., 7., , (d), Ans. (c), , (b) Upanishads, , (c) Angas, , (d) Aranyakas, , Ans. (a), , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , 12., , Expl:– Tripitaka is a part of Buddist titerature. A Tripitaka, traditionally contains three ‘baskets’ of teachings: a Sutra, Pitaka, a vinaya pitaka and an Abhidharma Pitaka, 8., , Buddhism made an important impact by allowing two, sections of society into its fold. They were –, (a) Merchants and Priests, (b), , Moneylenders and Slaves, , (c), , Warriors and Traders, , (d), , Women and Sudras, , Ans. (d), , (c) Sanskrit, , [SSC CPO Exam, 2006], , (c) Gaya, , (d) Sarnath, , Ans. (d), , Ans. (c), , [SSC Exam 2008], , Which of the followings are beliefs of Buddhism?, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2010], , 14., , Which among the followings is the sacred book of the, Buddhists?, (a) Upanishad, (b) Vedas, (c) Tripitaka, (d) Jatakas, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2005], , Expl:– Tripitaka is the sacred book of Buddist. Tripitaka, contains three baskets of techings, a Sutra Pitaka, a Vinaya, Pitaka and An Abhidharme Pitaka. Union of monks and their, daily life are certain facts that are mentioned in Vinaya Pataka., , 1., , The world is full of sorrows, , 2., , People suffer on account of desires., , Which one of the followings was the last Buddhist text, produced In India?, (a) Divya Vandana, (b) Dohakosa, , 3., , If desires are conquered, nirvana will be attained, , (c) Vajrachedika, , 4., , The existence of God and soul must be recognised., , (a), , 1, 2, 3, and 4, , (b) 2 and 3, , (c), , 1, 2 and 3, , (d) 2, 3, and 4, , 15., , Ans. (d), , Expl:– Buddhism believes in atheism. According to it, the, world is Full of sorrows, People suffer on account of desires. If, desires are conquered, Nirvana will be attained., The first metal coins appeared in –, (a), , Harappan Period, , (b), , Later Vedic Age, , (c), , During the time of Buddha, , SSC, , (d) Vamsathapakasini, [SSC CPO Exam 2011], , Expl:– Vamsathapakasini is among the last Buddist text, produced in India. It gives us information about the origin of, the Mauryas. It was composed in 10th century., , [SSC CHSL Exam 2011], , Ans. (c), , 11., , (d) Sauraseni, , Expl:– See the explanation of above question., , Expl:– Buddha gave his first religious message at Sarnath., Buddha taught the Dharma in Pali Language and the first, Sermon of Buddha called as “Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.”, 10., , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Which language was mostly used for the propagation of, Buddhism?, (a) Sanskrit, (b) Prakrit, (c) Pali, , Buddha gave his first religious message at–, (b) Pataliputra, , (d) Pictographic, , Expl:– Early Buddhist Texts were composed in Pali language., At that time, Pali was the language of general people. Later,, Buddist Texts were written in Sanskrit also., 13., , (a) Vaishali, , In which language were the ‘Early Buddist Texts’, composed?, (a) Prakrit, (b) Pali, , Ans. (b), , Expl:– Buddhism made an important impact by allowing, Women and Sudras into its fold. The Buddhist scripturas were, available to all men and women. Buddhism encouraged, abolition of distinctions in society and strengthened the, Principle of Social Equality., 9., , [SSC CHSL Exam 2010], , Expl:– The first metal coins appeared in the time of Buddha, and they are called ‘Punchmark’ and ‘Aahat’. Those mainly are, made up of silver but some are of copper also. They are called, Aahat because many symbols are inscribed on them. Such, coins are Found in all over the country from Taxila to Magadha, to Mysore., , Identify the Buddist Literature from the following(a) Tripitaka, , During the time of Mauryan, , 16., , In Buddhism, ‘Bull’ is related to what incident of, Buddha’s life?, (a) Birth, (b) Mahabhiniskramana, (c) Enlightenment, (d) Mahaparinirvana, , Ans. (a), , [SSC tax assit Exam, 2006], , Expl:– In Buddhism, Lotus and Bull is related to Birth, Horse, is related to Mahabhiniskramana, Banyan tree is related to, Nirvna (enlightenment) and Stupa is related to Death., , (99), , General Studies

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28., , Jain literature is called ----, , (c) Bimbisara, , (a) Tripitaka, , (b) Veda, , (c) Aaryasutra, , (d) AGAMAS, , Ans. (d), , Ans. (c), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2013], , Expl:– Jain literature is called ‘AGAMAS (Principlis). It, consists of 12 Angas, 12 upangas, 10 prakirnas, 6 ched sutras,, 4 mool sutras And anuyaga sutras. The Boddha literature is, known as ‘Tripita., 29., , Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in, his last days?, (a) Samudra Gupta, (b) Bidusara, (c) Chandra Gupta, , (d) Aashoka, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], , The famous Jain centre in South India is situated at---(a) Rameshvaram, , (b) Kanchi, , (c) Madurai, , (d) Shravanabelogola, , Ans. (d), , Expl:– Bimbisara was the ruler of Magadha in 545 B.C. He built, Rajgriha and made it its capital. He was the follower of Buddhism., And he sent his Rajvaidya ‘Jeevak’ to Chandapradyota (Ruler of, Avanti) for his service. Bimbisara was killed by his son Ajatsatru., Bimbisara was responsible for rise of Magadha., 4., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2014], , 5., , (b) Magadha, , (c) Champa, , (d) Avanti, [SSC CPO Exam 2015], , Who was the teacher of Alexander the Great?, (a) Darius, , (b) Cyrus, , (c) Socrates, , (d) Arastu (Aristotle), , Ans. (d), , 6., , [SSC CGL Exam 2015], , What was the suitable language for source material in, ancient times?, (a) Sanskrit, (b) Pali, (c) Brahmi, , (d) Kharoshti, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2016], , Expl:– In the ancient times, Sanskrit was the most suitable, language for source materials., , In India, Ancient Iron Age is attached with-, , 7., , Herodotus is considered as ---, , (a), , Gray pattery, , (b), , Black and Red Pottery, , (a) Father of History, , (b) Father of geography, , (c), , Ocher Coloured Pattery, , (c) Father of politics, , (d) Father of philosophy, , (d), , Northern Black Polish Pottery, , Ans. (a), , Ans. (a), , [SSC CHSL Exam 2008], , Which one of the following was in great stock before the, 6th century B.C.–, (a) Copper, (b) Tin, (c) Lead, , Ans. (d), , (d) Iron, [SSC CHSL Exam 2014], , Expl:– Iron was in great stock before 6th century B.C., Which of the following ruler was responsible for the rise, of Magadha?, (a) Bindusara, (b) Ajatshatru, , SSC, , [SSC CHSL Exam 2006], , Expl:– Herodotus is considered as Father of History., , Expl:– The antiquity of iron is confirmed by archocological, evidences. The remains of iron age was found from Atranjikheda,, Aalamgirpur, Mathura, Roper, shravasti etc. The people of this, used a specific kind of utensils, which was called gray pottery., , 3., , (a) Kaushala, , Expl:– Aristotle was the teacher of Alexander the great,, Alexander attacked on India in 326 B.C. and he conquered the, Northern-West areas on India., , INDIA – AFTER – 6TH CENTURY BC, , 2., , Which was the first site to use elephants in their battles?, , Ans. (b), , Expl:– The famous Jain centre is Shravanabelogola, which is, situated in Mysore (Karnataka), there is a statue of, Gommateshwara, which is Built by Chavrendaray., , 1., , [SSC CHSL Exam 2008], , Expl:– Magadha used elephants in their battle for the first time, in The forests of Magadha, elephant’s population were high., , Expl:– Chandragupta Maurya adopted Jainsim in his last days., He went to South India (Shravanabelogola, near Mysore,, Karnataka), under the leadership of Bhadrabahu, where he died, observing Fast., 30., , (d) Vasudeva, , 8., , Alexander faught with Porus at—, (a) Hydaspes, , (b) Jhelum, , (c) Panipat, , (d) Jaraiyn, , Ans. (*), , [SSC FCI Exam 2012], , Expl:– According to greek sources, alexandar battle with Porus, happened on the bank of Hydaspes river. Alexander defeated, Porus in this battle, but he befriended him and returned his, state Because he was impressed by his braveness. Jhelum river, is called ‘Hydaspes’ in Greek language. Hence option (a) and, (b) both are correct., 9., , (101), , Who faced greek ruler Alexander on the bank of Jhelum?, , (a) Bindusara, , (b) Chandragupta Maurya, , (c) Porus, , (d) Dhanananda, , General Studies

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(c) Shatman, Ans. (b), , (d) Karshapan, , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2006], , 12., , Expl:– During the Gupta Age the gold coins were called Dinar,, while silver coins Were called Rupyak., 6., , Harisena was the courtpoet of which King?, (a) Ashoka, , (b) Samudragupta, , (c) Chandragupta, , (d) Harshvardnana, , Ans. (b), , 13., , (c) Kumargupta, , (d) Samudragupta, , Ans. (d), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2013], , Expl:– Samudragupta was known as Lichchavi Dauhitra. The, Prayag Inscription of Samundragupta, it is known as Lichchavi, Dauhitra’. His mother as "Kumardevi"., 8., , Who put an end by attacking Rome, to the Roman, Empire – Indian Business?, (a) Arabians, (b) Hungarians, (c) Somalians, , Ans. (c), , 14., , [SSC CPO Exam, 2006], , Ans. (d), , (d) Cholas, [SSC CHSL Exam 2011], , 16., , (c) Bimbisara, , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2010], , Ans. (b), , SSC, , (d) Ajatshatru, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2014], , (a), , 319 AD, , (b) 600 AD, , (c), , 78 AD, , (d) 57 AD, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2008], , Whose achievements have been inscribed on the, Allahabad Pillar?, (a) Harsha, , (b) Ashoka, , (c) Samudragupta, , (d) Chandragupta Vikramditya, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2008], , Who constructed the Allahabad Pillar inscription?, (a) Mahasena, , (b) Veersena, , (c) Vishnusena, , (d) Harisena, , Ans. (d), , (d) Samudragupta, , Which Indian ruler is famous after the ‘The Napolean, of India’?, (a) Chandragupta, (b) Samudragupta, , In which year did the famous Gupta Samvat start?, , Expl:– Samudragupta’s achievement have been inscribed in, the Allahbad Pillar. It’s creation is done by Harished. The, initiating lives in the Pillar, while the bottom once being, pruose. It is a beautiful example of the champu Style., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., , Expl:– Samudragupta, in his life faced many battle, but never, faced defeat. This is the reason, the famous historian Vincent, Smith named him ‘The Napolean of Indian’., 11., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2008], , Ans. (c), , Which become of his victories was called the Napolean, of India?, (a) Skandgupta, (b) Chandragupta, (c) Brahmagupta, , (d) Iron, , Expl:– The famous Gupta Samvat started in the 319 AD. This, is also the Same date of the crown Ceremony of Chandragupta., , (d) Turkish, , Expl:– In a few coins of Samudragupta, one can see the, harprecital, showing the love of Guptas for music., 10., , What was the greatest numbered metal introduced, during the Gupta Era?, (a) Gold, (b) Silver, , Ans. (a), , Whose coin amongst the following does show love, towards music?, (a) Mauryans, (b) Nandas, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2005], , Expl:– In the ancient India, gold coins were introduced in large, number by the Guptas, which were called Dinar. These gold, coins were of appropriate shape and weight were of different, types. Therefore, they were not so pure. In comparison to, Kushanas, very few copper coins were found., , 15., , (c) Guptas, , (d) Gupta Era, , (c) Copper, , Expl:– Somalians attacked Rome and put an end to RomanIndian business., 9., , (c) Chola Era, , Ans. (a), , Who was known as Lichchavi Dauhitra?, (b) Skandgupta, , (b) Rajput Era, , Expl:– The golden Era of Indian culture was the Gupta Era., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2006], , (a) Chandragupta I, , (a) Mauryan Era, , Ans. (d), , Expl:– Harisena was the court poet of the King Samudrgupta. He, wrote the ‘Allahabad Commendation’. He also acquired the title of, “Ashwamedhkarta’ and also he was knownas ‘Kaviraja’., , 7., , What was the ‘Golden Era’ of Indian Culture?, , 17., , During whose reign, did Fahien visit India?, (a) Chandragupta II, , (b) Samudragupta, , (c) Ramagupta, , (d) Kumargupta, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2011], , Expl:– Fahien did Incursion in India from 399-414 A.D., During this time, the eminent ruler of Gupta Dynasty,, Chandragupta II was ruling the North India., , (107), , General Studies

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Indian polity, Expl:- The interim government of India formed on 2 nd September, 1946 from the newly elected constituent assembly of India. There, were 296 members in interim parliament of India., , Historical Background, 1., , The Advantage of unitary system of governance is(a), , More adaptability, , (b), , Strong state, , (c), , More participation by the people, , (d), , Less chance of authoritarianism, , Ans. (b), , 5., , [SSC Matric Level Exam, 2008], , Which of the following country has an Non-written, constitution(a) USA, (b) UK, (c) Pakistan, , Ans. (b), , (d) India, [SSC section off. Exam 2006], , The Constituent Assembly which enacted the, Constitution of Indian, its members were(a) Nominated by Political Parties, (b), (c), , Elected by the Legislative Assemblies of different, provinces, Directly elected by People, , (d), , Nominated by Governor General, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CPO Exam 2015], , How many members were in the interim Parliament of, India(a), , 296, , (b), , 313, , (c), , 318, , (d), , 316, , Ans. (a), , SSC, , The Constituent Assembly of India was constituted on, the scheme of –, (a) Wavell plan, (b) Cripps mission, (c) August offer, (d) Cabinet mission, , Ans. (d), , [SSC CGL Tier-1 2013 ], , Expl:- The Constituent Assembly was constituted in, November 1946 under the Scheme of Cabinet Mission Plan., 7., , Which of the following act suggested the post of, Comptroller and Auditor General(a) Act of 1909, (b) Act of 1919, (c) Act of 1935, (d) Act of 1947, , Ans. (b), , Expl:- The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November, 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan., The total strength of the Constituent Assembly was to be 389. Of, these, 296 seats were to be allotted to British India and 93 to, Princely States. Out of 296 seats allotted to British India, 292, members were to be drawn from the eleven Governors’ provinces, and four from Chief Commissioners’ Provinces, one from each., , 4., , Expl:- The Central Legislative Assembly was the lower house, of the Imperial Legislative Council, the legislature of British, India. It was created by the Government of India Act 1919,, implementing the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms. It was, constituted in 1921. Frederick whyte was the first president of, assembly, while Vithalbhai Patel was the its second president., 6., , Expl:- The constitution is a set of foundamental principles or, established precedents according to which a state or other, organisation is governed. The constitution of India, USA and, Pakistan is written constitution but the constutution of UK is, Unwritten., 3., , [SSC Multi Tasking Exam 2014], , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Unitary system is strong and powerful as compared to, the federal set-up. Central government strongly controls all the, state affairs with a unified command, 2., , When was the first Central Legislative Assembly, constituted(a), 1922, (b) 1923, (c), 1921, (d) 1920, , [SSC CHSL Exam 2014], , [SSC CHSL Exam 2014], , Expl:- The CAG is n authority, established by the constitution, under constitution of India. Part V- Chapter V/sub-part 7B/, Article 147, who audits all the receipts and expenditure of the, government of India. Under the act of 1919, the Secretary of, India was given the charge to appoint CAG in India., 8., , Who was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly of, India(a) Dr. B.R.Ambedkar (b) Dr.Rajendra Prasad, (c) Dr. B.N. Rao, , Ans. (b), , (d) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, , [SSC CGL Exam 2000,06, Matric Level Exam 1999], , Expl:- The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on, Dec.9,1946. The meeting was attended by 211 members. Dr., Sachchidanand Sinha, the oldest one,was elected as the, temporary president of the assembly. Later on, Dec.11,1946,, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and H.C. Mukherjee were elected as the, President and vice-president of the assembly.Sir B N Rau was, appointed as the Constitutional Advisor in the assembly., , (158), , General Studies

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9., , Preamble to the constitution of India consists-, , Which of the following was the Chairman of Constituent 14., Assembly of India(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (b) Jawaharlal Nehru, (c) M.A. Jinna, (d) Lal Bahadur Shastri, , Ans. (a), [SSC TAX asst Exam 2007, SSC CGL Tier-1 2011], 10. Indian constitution not only imagines the democratic, form of government but also imagines a democratic, society, because its ideology consists of-, , Ans., , (a), , Sovereign, Democratic, Socialist, Secular Republic, , (b), , Socialist, Democratic, Secular Republic, , (c), , Democratic, Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Republic, , (d), , Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic, , (d), , [SSC CPO Exam 2008], , Expl:- Preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief, intraductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose and, principles of the documents and indicates the source from which, the document derives its authority meaning, the people., 15. Which of the following were not included at the time of, formation of the constitution-, , 1., 3., (a), (c), , Justice, Equality, 1 and 2, 1 and 3, , 2., 4., (b), (d), , Liberty, Fraternity, 2 and 3, 1,2,3 and 4, [SSC CPO Exam 2012 ], , Ans. (d), , Expl:- Indian constitution works on the ideology of Justice,, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity., 11., , Liberalism is a symbol of–, (a), , Liberalization, , (b), , Nature and Behaviour, , (c), , Freedom of Social, Political and Economic aspects, , (d), , Religious conservationism, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2015], , Expl:- Liberalism is a political philosophy based on the ideas,, freedom and equality. It includes Social, Religious, Political, and Economic freedom and International Co-operation., 12., , Where can we see the values of Indian democracy in the, constitution?, (a) Preamble, (b) Part-3, (c) Part-4, , Ans. (a), , (d) Part-1, [SSC CHSL Exam 2013], , Expl:- The values of Indian democracy can be traced in the, Preamble of the constitution. 'The Preamble’ of the, Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets, out the guiding purpose and the principles of document, indicates the source from which the document derives its, authority & meaning for the people., 13., , Which of the following forms are/is described for India, in the preamble of constitution(a) A Sovereign, Democratic, Republic, (b) A Socialist, Democratic, Republic, (c) A Sovereign, Socialist, Secular Democratic Republic, (d) A Republic, , Ans. (c), , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2006], , Expl:- The Preamble reveals the nature of Indian state: It, declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republican polity. Words Socialist, Secular, Integrity were, , (a) Freedom, , (b) Equality, , (c) Socialist, , (d) Justice, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CGL Exam 2002,06,08], , Expl:- In 1976 the 42nd Amendment changed this to read, sovereing, socialist secular, demorratic republic, 16., , What is Popular Sovereignty(a), , Domination of people, , added by 42nd amendment on the recommendation of, Sardar swarn singh committee constituted by the late, PM Indira Gandhi.

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(b), , Domination of representative of people, , (c), , Domination of Judiciary, , (d), , Domination of Legislative, , Ans. (b), , Expl:- The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of, India drafted by a committee headed by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on, 26 November 1949. Preamble was enacted on 26 November, 1949 along with some other Articles rest of the constitution, came into effect from 26 January 1950., , [SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2015], , Expl:- Popular Sovereignty or The Sovereignty of the people’s rule is, the principle that the Authority of a State and its government is created, and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected, representatives (Rule by the People), who are the source of all political, power., , 17., , (a), , When did India become a Complete Sovereign Democratic, Republic26 January 1949 (b), 26 November 1951, (c), , 26 November 1930 (d) 26 November 1949, , Ans. (d), , 18., , How many times has The Preamble of the constitution, been amended(a) 3 times, (b) 2 times, (c) 1 time, , Ans. (c), , (d) Never amended, [SSC CHSL Exam 2014], , Expl:- The Preamble was amended in 1976. The words, “Socialist”, “Secular” and “Integrity” were added in the, Preamble by 42nd Amendment Act 1976., , [SSC CHSL Exam 2015], , SSC, , (159), , General Studies

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19., , Which of the following term is not used in the preamble 24. of, the constitution-, , In which of the form, composit India has been described, in the constitution-, , (a), , Sovereign Democratic Republic, , (b), , Socialist, , (a), (b), , (c), , Secular, , (d), , Union, , A Union State, Semi-Federal, , (c) Federation of States and Territories, (d) Partly Unitary and Partly Federal, Ans. (c), , [SSC Stenographer Exam 2005, CGL Exam, 2000], , [SSC CPO Exam 2003,07,09], , Ans. (d), , Expl:- The word “Federal” is not used in the preamble of the, constitution. But under Article 1, India is declared as a “Union, of States”., 20. Which of the following is not mentioned in The Preamble, of our constitution(a) Justice, , Expl:- According to Article 1 (1), Bhart means India shall be, a Union of States. The states and the territories thereof shall, be as specified in the first schedule. The territory of India shall, comprise., 25. Under Article 1 of the Indian constitution,it is declared, that “Bharat means India shall be______”(a) Union of States, , (b) Fraternity, , (c) Equality of dignity (d) Adult suffrage, , (b), , Federal State of Unitary features, , [SSC PCI Exam 2012], , (c), , Federal State of Federal features, , Expl:- Justice, Fraternity and Equality of dignity are mentioned in, the Preamble of Constitution. Universal adult suffrage is, mentioned under Article 326 which enables citizen of India to vote, for election of Loksabha and state Legislative Assemblies., , (d), , Federal state, , Ans. (d), , 21. The Philosophy and values of the makers of constitution, are reflected in(a) Fundamental rights, (b) Directive principles of state policy, (c) The preamble, (d) Fundamental duties, [SSC CHSL Exam 2012], , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Preamble reflects the Philosophy and the values of the, makers of constitution. In case of “Berubari Union” (1960), it, was depicted that “Preamble is the key to clear the intentions of, the makers of constitution”., 22. Where is the word “Federal” used in the constitution of, India-, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2013], , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 26., , How India is defined article 1 of the constitution(a), (b), , Federal, Federal with strong unitary base, , (c), , Confederation, , (d), , Union of states, , Ans. (d) [SSC Matric Level Exam 1999,2000,02, section off., Exam, 2006], Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 27. The division of power and Independence of judiciary are, two important features of –, (a) Democratic character of government, (b) Federal character of government, , (a), , Preamble, , (b) Part3, , (c) Socialist character of government, , (c), , Article 368, , (d) Nowhere in constitution, , (d) Unitary character of government, , [SSC CHSL Exam 2012], , Ans. (d), , Expl:- Under Article 1, India is described as a “Union of States”., Federal word is not mentain in our constitution., 23. In which of the following form, India has been described, as in the constitution(a), , Confederation, , (c) Union of states, Ans. (c), , (b) Unitary, (d) Federation, [SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2014], , Expl:- Part 1, Article 1 of the constitution says-“BHARAT means, India, shall be union of states”. The states and the territories, thereof shall be as specified in the first schedule. The territory of, India shall comprise., , SSC, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2013], , Expl:- The Constitution of India establishes a federal system, of government. It contains all the usual features of a federation, Viz., two government, Division of powers, written constitution,, Supremacy of constitution, Independent judiciary and, Bicameralism. Article 1 says that India is a union of states which, implies two things: first, Indian federation is not the result of, an agreement by the states and second, No state has the right to, secede from the federation., 28., , The number of union territories in India are(a) 5, (b) 7, (c) 9, (d) 6, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008], Ans. (b), , (160), , General Studies

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Expl:- There are seven union territories in India. These are Delhi,, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Andaman and, Nicobar Islands, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep., , 29., , How many states are in Union of India(a), (c), , 28, 30, , (b), (d), , 27, 29, [SSC CHSL Exam 2015], , Ans. (d), , (c) 1979, Ans. (b), , In which year, the name of Laccadive, Minicoy and, Aminidivi Islands was changed in Lakshadweep by, parliamentary act(a), 1973, (b) 1971, (c), 1970, (d) 1972, [SSC CHSL Exam 2015], , Ans. (a), , Expl:- Lakshadweep was formerly known as Laccadive,, Minicoy and Aminidivi Islands., , 35., , 33., , Right to vote, , (b), , Right to life, , (c), , Right to contest election, , (d), , Right to complain in governing bodies of government, , (d) 26 November 1949, [SSC CPO Exam 2009], , The Indian constitution was adopted on(b) 26 January,1946, , 26 November, 1949 (d) 31 December, 1949, [SSC sectional off. Exam 2007], , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 26 November, 1949 is an important day in our, constitutional history,because(a) India took oath of complete independence on this day, (b), , The constitution was adopted on this day, , (c), , India became republic on this day, , (d), , First constitutional amendment was passed on this day, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CPO Exam 2007], , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 38., , Who was the constitutional advisor to constituent, assembly of India(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad, (b), , Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, , (c), , Sir B.N. Rau, , (d), , Mr.K.M. Munshi, [SSC CPO Exam 2006, Matric Level Exam 2006], , Expl:- Jurist B.N.Rau was appointed constitutional adviser to, the assembly. Rau prepared the original draft of the, constitution and was later appointed a judge in the Permanent, Court of International Justice in The Hague., , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008], , 39., , In which of the following year, fundamental duties of, Indian citizens were inserted in constitution(a) 1952, (b) 1976, , SSC, , 15 August 1948, , Ans. (c), , (a), , Expl:- Right to life is a fundamental right under Article 21., 34., , (c), , Ans. (c), , Which of the following is not a political right-, , Ans. (b), , (b) 26 January 1952, , (c), , 32., , Expl:- The reorganisation of states in 1956 formed 14 states, and 6 union territories in India. The states were-Andhra, Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Bombay, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh,, Madras, Mysore, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh,, West Bengal and Jammu Kashmir. Union territories wereDelhi, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Andaman and, Nicobar Islands and Laccadivi Island., , 26 January 1950, , (a) 26 January, 1950, , 37., , In 1956, the states reorganisation formed(a) 17 states and 6 union territories, (b) 17 states and 9 union territories, (c) 14 states and 6 union territories, (d) 15 states and 9 union territories, Ans. (c), [SSC CPO Exam 2015], , (a), , Expl:- The third reading of draft started on Nov. 14, 1949. It, was finally passed and accepted on Nov. 26, 1949. The last, session of assembly was held on Jan. 24, 1950, Which, unanimously elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as president of India, as all 284 members of the assembly signed the official copy of, the Indian constitution which came into effect from Jan. 26,, 1950, known and celebrated as the Republic Day of India., , 31., , Expl:- Jammu and Kashmir is not an union territory. It is a, special state under Article 370., , The Indian constitution came into force on-, , Ans. (a), , 36., , Which of the following is not an union territory(a) Lakshadweep, (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands, (c) Jammu and Kashmir, (d) Delhi, Ans. (c), [SSC Stenographer Exam 2014], , [SSC CHSL Exam 2010], , Expl:- The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the, Constitution by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, by the, recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was, constituted by the government earlier that year., , Expl:- Currently, there are 29 states and 7 union territories in, India., 30., , (d) 1981, , Who was the constitutional advisor to the constituent, assembly at the time of the drafting of the constitution(a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Dr.B.R. Ambedkar, (c) B.N. Rau, , (161), , (d) Rajendra Prasad, , General Studies

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(a), , Ans. (c), , [SSC Stenographer Exam 2014], , 45., , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 40., , The serious fault in federal form of government is(a), (b), (c), (d), , The Threat of separatism, Authoritarian Governance, Ignorance to Local Issues, Inefficient Administration, , Ans. (a), 41., , Bicameral system is a feature of which of the following, form of government(a) Parliamentary system, (b) President system, (c) Federal system, (d) Unitary system, , Expl:- The Central legislative is divided in two houses in, federal system. The lower house represents the people’s, representation The Upper house represents the states., “Democratic centralisation” is a feature of which of the, followingDemocratic State (b), Totalitarian State, 42., , Ans. (c), , (d) Communist State, [SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2014, , Expl:- In a Socialist State, one party rules over and in, communist system, the power is centralised to one ruling party., Example-Soviet Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba etc., 43., , Which of the following constitutional Amendment is, known as “Mini constitution”(a) 7th Constitutional Amendment Act 1956, (b), , 24th Constitutional Amendment Act 1971, , (c), , 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976, , (d), , 44th Constitutional Amendment Act 1978, , Ans. (c), , 46., , (d), , President Ruled Government, , (b) USA, , (c) Canada, , (d) France, , [SSC Stenographer Exam 2011], , Which of the following part of the constitution is related, to the provision of citizenship(a), , 2, , (b), , 3, , (c), , 4, , (d), , 5, [SSC CHSL Exam 2012], , Expl:- Part II of the Constitution of India (Articles 5-11) deals, with the Citizenship of India. Article 5 speaks about citizenship, of India at the commencement of the Constitution (Nov 26,, 1949)., Article 11 gave powers to the Parliament of India to regulate, the right of citizenship by law. Thus Citizenship Act 1955 was, enacted by the Parliament. It is an actto provide for the, acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship, and the same, acts speaks about citizenship of India after the commencement, of the Constitution., 47., , Indian federalism is closer to(a) Nigeria, , (b) Australia, , (c) Canada, , (d) USA, [SSC CHSL Exam 2012], , Expl:- India adopted the federalism of Canada rather than USA, or Switzerland. It is closer to Canada., 48., , [SSC CHSL Exam 2013], , (a) England, , From where did India adopted the federal system with a, strong centre?, (a), , United States of America, , (b), , Canada, , (c), , United Kingdom, , (d), , France, , Ans. (b) [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008, SSC CGL Exam 2006], Expl:- Canada has a form of strong centre with federal states., India adopted it from Canada., , [SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2011], , 50., , Expl:- Single Citizenship means Indian Citizens connot be, citizens of another Country. Citizens of other countries cannot, take Indian Citizenship. The provision of single citizenship has, been taken from England., , SSC, , Parliamentary Government, , Ans. (c), , In India single citizenship has been adopted from-, , Ans. (a), , (c), , Ans. (a), , Expl:- 42nd constitutional amendment act 1976 is known as, Mini constitution. 42nd amendment was the only amendment, that attenpted to change the Basic structure of constitution like,, it amended the preamble to our constitution by adding words, like socialist, secular etc., 44., , Federal Government, , Expl:- A federal government is a system that divides up power, between a strong national government and smaller local, government. In federal govt., there may be provision for dual, citizenship. For eg. USA., , [SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2012], , (c) Socialist State, , (b), , Ans. (b), , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008], , Ans. (c), , Which of the following has the feature of dual, citizenship(a) Unitary Government, , The “Rule of law” is the speciality of which of the, following–, (a) Britain, (b) USA, (c) France, , Ans. (a), , (162), , (d) Switzerland, [SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2014], , General Studies

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Expl:- The supremacy of law is the main feature of the, institution in England. The Rule of law means that there is, government to rule in England, no other is ruling the state., 51., , Who is considered as the maker of the constitution of, India(a) Mahatma Gandhi, (b) B.R.Ambedkar, (c) Jawaharlal Nehru (d) B.N.Rau, , Ans. (b), , [SSC Multi Tasking Exam 2011], , Expl:- B.R.Ambedkar is considered as the maker of the, constitution. He was the chairman of the Drafting Committee., 52., , Expl:- Rajendra Prasad was not a member of the Drafting, Committee. He was the chairman of the Constituent, Committee., 53., , Which of the following feature of the Indian, constitution cannot be amended under article 368., (a) Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Federal system,, Judicial review, (b) Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Parliamentary form, of government, (c) Judicial review, and Federal system, (d), , Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Federal system,, Judicial review, and Parliamentary form, Ans. (d), [SSC section off. Exam 2007], Expl:- The fundamental features of the constitution like, Sovereignty, Territorial integrity, Federal system, Judicial, review and Parliamentary form of government cannot be, amended by Article 368., 54. Which of the following feature has been adopted from the, constitution of USA by the maker of Indian constitution(a) Judicial Review, (b), , Fundamental Rights, , (c), , Removal of the Judges of Supreme Court, , (d), , All of these, , Ans. (d), , Expl:- Judicial review is a process under which executive and, (in some countries) legislative actions are subject to review by, the judiciary. A court with judicial review power may, invalidate laws and decisions that are incompatible with a, higher authority; an executive decision may be invalidated for, being unlawful or a statute may be invalidated for violating the, terms of a written constitution.We have taken the provision of, judicial review from USA., (a) India, , (b) America, , (c) Britain, , (d) France, , [SSC lower divisional Exam 2005], , [SSC CPO Exam 2003, Tax asst. Exam 2008], , Expl:- India has the longest constitution in the world. It had, 395 articles and 8 schedules. Currently, it has 395 articles and, 12 schedules., 57., , In which of the following state matter, centre can, formulate any law with prior discussion with the state(a) Assam, (b), , Rajasthan, , (c), , Jammu and Kashmir, , (d), , Kerala, , Ans. (c), , [SSC FCI Exam 2012], , Expl:- Under article 370, The central govt. can form any law, with prior discussion with the state of jammu and Kashmir., 58., , How many subjects are there in union list(a), , 52, , (b) 66, , (c), , 97, , (d) 99, [SSC CHSL Exam 2014], , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Subjects under different lists are-, , 59., , Union list-, , 97, , State list-, , 66, , Concurrent list47, Article 370 of constitution is applicable on which state(a) Nagaland, (b) Mizoram, (c) Manipur, (d) Jammu and Kashmir, [SSC CPO Exam 2005], , Expl:- Article 370 contains temporary provisions with respect, to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir has its, own constitution., 60., , From which of the following nations,we have taken the, provision of judicial review(a) England, (b) USA, , SSC, , Which country has the longest constitution in the world-, , Ans. (d), , Expl:- Judicial Review Fundamental Rights and Removal of, the Judges of Supreme Court have been adopted from the, constitution of USA by the maker of Indian Constitution., 55., , [SSC CGL Exam 2006], , Ans. (a), , [SSC CPO Exam 2015], , (d) Australia, , Ans. (b), , 56., , Which of the following was not a member of the, drafting committee of the constitution(a) B.R.Ambedkar, (b) Alladi Krishnaswamy, (c) Gopalaswami Ayyangar, (d) Rajendra Prasad, , Ans. (d), , (c) Canada, , (163), , A person will not be Indian citizen, if he(a), , Lives in foreign country for more than five years, , (b), , Is penalised by a foreign court, , (c), , Adopts the citizenship of another country, , General Studies

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(d), , Is employed in another country, , Ans. (c), , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2001], , Expl:- Under Article 9, persons voluntarily acquiring, citizenship of a foreign state will not be a citizen of India., 61., , (b) Secular state, , (c) democracy, , (d) Reservation, , Ans. (c), , [SSC FCI Exam 2012], , Expl:- Local governments are the base of a Democracy,, because people’s participation is necessary to make a vibrant, democracy. Nehru once said that “the powers should be vested, to the people of village. Let them work despite their all, errors,no need to be feared ”., 62., , Which of the following system is opposite to the, foundation of Indian democracy in independence India(a) Party system, (b) Parliamentary system, (c) Caste system, , (d) Economic system, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CPO Exam 2012], , Expl:- The Caste system was an important feature of Indian, society in pre-independence India, but after more than sixty, years of independence, caste system is still prevailing in rural, India., 63., , Equality of opportunity, , (c), , Protection of rights, , (d), , All of these, , Ans. (d), , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Tier-1,2015], , How many fundamental rights were there in the, beginning(a) Six, (b) Seven, (d) Five, [SSC multitasking Exam,2014], , Expl:- Right to property has been amended to a legal right by, 44th amendment act 1979. Currently, there are six fundamental, rights which are1., Right to equality, 2., , Right to freedom, , 3., , Right against exploitation, , 4., , Right to religious freedom, , 5., , Cultural and Educational right for minorities, , 6., , Right to constitutional remedies, , In which of the part of the constitution, the, fundamental rights are enshrined(a) Part 2, (b) Part-1, , Ans. (d), , (d) Part 3, [SSC CPO Exam 2015], , Expl:- The fundamental rights are enshrined in Part 3 of the, constitution from Articles 12 to 35., Under which of the following article,any person can go, to supreme court in violation of fundamental rights(a) Article32, (b) Article 28, (c) Article29, , (d) Article31, , Ans. (a) [SSC CPO Exam 2012,SSC Combined Higher, Secondary Exam 2013], , [SSC multitasking Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Fundamental Rights of Indian constitution have been, borrowed from American constitution. There are 6 fundamental, rights in our constitution., , SSC, , Protection of fundamental rights, , Ans. (b), , 5., , (d) None of these, , Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of, high court and supreme court(a) Protection against the violation of constitution, , (d), , (c) Part 4, , Fundamental Rights of Indian constitution have been, adopted from which of the following nation(a) America, (b) U.K., (c) Soviet Russia, , Dispute among states, , (c) Four, , [SSC CHSL Exam 2013], , Fundamental Rights and, Fundamental Duties, , 2., , 3., , 4., , Expl:- Democracy is a system of government in which the citizens, excise power directly or elect representations from among, themselves to from a governing body, such as Parliament., , 1., , (c), , Expl:- The Protection of fundamental rights comes under the, jurisdiction of high court and supreme court., Fundamental rights are generally regarded set of legal, protections in the context of a legal system, where such system, is itself based upon this same set of basic, fundamental, or, inalienable rights. Such rights thus belong without presumption, or cost of privilege to all human beings under such jurisdiction., , Which of the following elements are necessary for a, democratic system(a) Free and unbiased election, (b), , Dispute between states and centre, , Ans. (d), , Local governance is the foundation of –, (a) Elite system, , (b), , Expl:- Under article 32, any person can go directly to supreme, court in matters of violation of fundamental rights., 6., , Which of the followings issues a writ(a) Any High Court and Supreme Court, (b) Any Court, (c) District Court, (d) Administrative Tribunal, , Ans. (a), , (164), , [SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 2014], , General Studies

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Expl:- Supreme court (article 32) and High Courts (article 226), have the right to issue a writ., 7., , (a) Mandamus, , (b) Quo warranto, , (c) Certiorari, , (d) Habeas corpus, , 12., , 2, , (b), , 3, , (c), , 5, , (d), , 6, , (a) Mandamus, , (b) Habeas corpus, , 13., , (c) Quo warranto, , (d) Certiorari, , Which of the following is the foundation of personal, freedom(a) Mandamus, (b) Habeas corpus, , In which of the following situations, Habeas corpus writ, is issued(a) Loss of property, , (d), , Violation of freedom of expression, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., Which of the following writ’s meaning is –“to have the, body of”(a) Habeas corpus, (b) Mandamus, (d) Certiorari, , Ans. (a) [SSC Stenographer grade-C Exam 2005, SSC CGL Tier1 Exam 2013], , SSC, , Article 16. Equal opportunities, , (c), , Article 17. Abolition of titles, , (d), , Article 18. Permission to titles to defence forces, [SSC CGL Exam 2012], , According to Indian constitution, Right to life is –, (a), , Political right, , (b) Economic right, , (c), , Fundamental right, , (d) Religious right, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2006], , Which of the following is not a fundamental rights in, Indian constitution(a) Right to equality, (b) Right to freedom, (c) Right to property, , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2002, CHSL Exam 2010], , (c) Quo warranto, , (b), , Expl:- Right to life is a fundamental right under Article 21 of, the constitution. The Right to life is a moral principle based on, the belief that a human being has the right live and, in, particular, should not be killed by another human being. The, Concept of a right to life arises in debates on issues of capital, punishment, war, abortion, euthanasia, justifiable homicide and, by extension,public health care., 15., , Faulty police detention, , Article 14. Equality before law, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- It is an order issued by the court to a person who has, detained another person,to produce the body of the latter before, it., , (c), , (a), , Expl:- Under Article 17, Abolition of untouchability is, dictated,while abolition of titles except defence forces and, educational titles is mentioned in Article 18., 14., , [SSC Section Officer Exam 2006], , Extra tax receipts, , Which of the following pairs is not correct-, , Ans. (c), , (d) Certiorari, , (b), , [SSC Section Officer Exam 2007], , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., , [SSC LDC Exam 2005], , Ans. (b), , [SSC CHSL Exam 2012], , (a), Ans. (c), , (c) Quo warranto, , (d) Certiorari, , How many writs can be issued by supreme court-, , Which of the following writs is called Bulwark of, personal freedom-, , Expl:- Under Article 32, Habeas Corpus is called the bulwark, of personal freedom. It can be issued against government and, non-government person., Habeas corpus is a recourse in law whereby a person can report, an unlawful detention or imprisonment before a court, usually, through a prison official., , 11., , (c) Injuction, , Expl:- There are five writs issued by courts in India- Habeas, corpus, Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, and Quo warranto., , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2002], , Ans. (b), , 10., , Which type of writ is not issued under Indian, constitution(a) Mandamus, (b) Prohibition, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Quo warranto is a prerogative writ requiring the person, to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for, exercising some right or power (or “franchise”) they claim to, hold., , 9., , 11., , Under which of the following writs, a person is, restricted to perform any duties for which he does not, have the authority-, , Ans. (b), , 8., , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., , (d) Right against exploitation, , Ans. (c) [SSC LDC Exam, 2005, SSC Matric Level Exam 2008,, SSC 10+2 Exam 2011, SSC CPO Exam 2003], Expl:- Right to property is a legal right under Article 300A. It, was made a legal right by 44th Constitutional Amendment act, 1978., 16. By which of the following constitutional amendment act,, the Right to property ceases to be a fundamental right(a) 44th, (b) 42nd, , (165), , General Studies

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(c) 43rd, , 23., , (d) 45th, , Ans. (a) [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2013, SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam,, 2013], , (a), , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 18., , (b) Natural right, , (c) Legal right, , (d) Moral right, , Ans. (c) [SSC Matric Level Exam 2002,SSC 10+2 level Exam, 2011], Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 19., , Right to property was deleted from the list fundamental, rights in the regime of which of the followings(a) Indira Gandhi government, (b), , Morarji desai government, , (c), , Narsimha rao government, , (d), , Vajpayee government, , Ans. (b), , 4th, , (b) 5th, , (c) 2nd, (d) 3rd, Ans. (d) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2012], , According to Indian constitution, Right to property is(a) Fundamental right, , In which part of the constitution, fundamental rights, are mentioned-, , Expl:- Fundamental Rights charter of rights contained in Part, III Constitution of India. It guarantees civil liberties such that, all Indians can lead their lives in peace and harmony as citizens, of India. These include individual rights common to most, liberal democracies, such as equality before law,freedom of, speech and expression, religious and cultural freedom and, peaceful assembly,freedom to practice religion, and the right to, constitutional remedies for the protection of civil rights by, means of writs such as habeas corpus., 24., , The “Freedom of Press” is mentioned in which of the, following rights(a), , Equality before law, , (b), , Right to expression, , (c), , Union freedom, , (d), , Work security, , [SSC Section Officer Exam, 2007], , Expl:– Right to property was deleted from the list of fundamental, right by 44th constitutional amendment act in 1978., , 20., , Ans. (b), , Which of the following fundamental rights is called as, “The heart of consitution” by Dr.Ambedkar(a), , Right of constitutional remedies, , (b), , Right to religious freedom, , (c), , Right to equality, , (d), , Right to freedom, , Ans. (a), 2001,02,06], , Expl:- The Freedom of the Press is nowhere mentioned in the, Indian constitution. The Right to Freedom of Speech and, Expression is provided in Article 19 of the Indian Constitution., It is believed that Freedom of Speech and Expression in Article, 19 of the Indian constitution include freedom of the press., 25., , [SSC CGL 2006,2011, SSC metric level Exam, , Expl:- According to B.R.Ambedkar “Right to constitutional, remedies is the soul and heart of the constitution” . it is, mentioned in Article 32 of the constitution., 21., , In which of the Article, freedom of press lies(a) Article 19, , (b) Article 21, , (c) Article 14, , (d) Article 16, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Exam 2006], , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 26., , (a) Article356, , (b) Article32, , Under which of the following article of Indian, constitution, the fundamental rights of defence forces’, personnel can be restricted specially(a) Article 21, (b) Article 25, , (c) Article14, , (d) Article19, , (c) Article 33, , Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called which of the following, Articles as “The heart and soul of the constitution”-, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2013], , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 22., , [SSC metric level Exam 1999], , “Any state is known of those rights whom it can, maintain” whose statement is this(a) Machiavelli, , (b) Lasky, , (c) Maciver, , (d) J.S.Mill, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2013], , Expl:- Under article 33, the parliament has the power to, modify the fundamental rights conferred by this part in their, application to defence forces., 27., , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, 2014], , Expl:- lasky gave the statement "Any state is known of those, rights whom it can maintain.", , SSC, , Ans. (c), , (d) Article 19, , Forcing a person to sign a sample is considered as(a), , Violation of the right to justice, , (b), , Violation of freedom of liberty, , (c), , Violation of rule of law, , (d), , Violation of right to equality before law, , Ans. (b), , (166), , [SSC Stenographer grade C and D Exam 2014], , General Studies

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33., , Expl:- Forcing a person to sign a sampleis the violation of the, Right of freedom of liberty., 28., , What is the basis of recognition of minorities in Indian, constitution(a) Religion, (b), , Caste, , (c), , Ratio of the community to total population, , (d), , Colour, [SSC CGL Exam 2006], , 11, , (d), , 12, [SSC CPO Exam 2006], , Which of the following articles of the constitution is, related with the fundamental duties(a) Article 39C, (b) Article 51A, (d) None of these, [SSC CPO Exam 2010], , Fundamental duties It shall be the duty of every citizen of India, , (b) 1972, , (a), , Fundamental duties were inserted in the constitution by, which of the following amendment(a) 40th amendment, (b) 42nd amendment, (c) 44th amendment, (d) 45th amendment, , Ans. (b), , (b), (c), (d), 35., , to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and, institutions, the national Flag and the National Anthem;, to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our, national struggle for freedom;, to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity, of India;, to defend the country and render national service when, called upon to do., Who is the custodian of the implementation of the, fundamental rights(a) High courts, (b) Supreme court, (c) All courts, , Ans. (d), , (d) Both A and B, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2006], , [SSC CGL Exam 2008], , Expl:- Supreme court and High Courts are the sole bodies who, will take care the proper implementation of fundamental rights, under Article 32 and Article 226 by issuing writs., , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., Fill in the blank-“Rights, , duties-, , 36., , Fundamental rights can be suspended by-, , (a) disrupt, , (b) direct, , (c) Contain, , (d) Oppose, , (a) Governor, , (b) President, , [SSC Multi Tasking Exam 2014], , (c) Law Minister, , (d) Prime Minister, , Ans. (b), , Expl:- We have to follow our duties within the limits of our, Constitutional and Legal rights, so it can be said that rights, direct duties., 32., , (c), , Expl:- In Article 51A, The Constitution Of India 1949 :-, , Expl:- In 1976 on the recommendation of Swaran Singh, Committee, ten fundamental duties were inserted by 42nd, amendment act in Part 4 A of the constitution in Article 51A., currently there are eleven duties., , 31., , 10, , Ans. (b), , (c), 1975, (d) 1976, Ans. (d) [SSC metric level Exam 2001,SSC 10+2 Exam 2014], , 30., , (b), , (c) Article 29B, , When were the fundamental duties inserted in Indian, constitution1971, , 9, , Ans. (c), , 34., , Expl:- Minorities are given the status on the basis of Religion, and Language in India., , (a), , (a), , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., , Ans. (a), , 29., , How many fundamental duties are there in Indian, constitution-, , Fundamental duties include(a), (b), , To conserve and nurture the values which motivated, our freedom movement, The duty to vote in general election, , (c), , The duty to develop brotherhood among people, , Ans. (b), , Expl:- President can suspend fundamental right but not at his, own will because all the powers of President related to, Emergency (Article 352) are vested in parliament., 37., , The duty to support that political party whom we had, vote for, Ans. (a), [SSC Section Off. Exam 2007], , (d), , Expl:- There are eleven fundamental duties in our constitution., They are enshrined in Article 51A Part 4A of the constitution., , SSC, , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2012], , The fundamental rights of Indian citizens can be, suspended –, (a) During National Emergency, (b), , During Financial Emergency, , (c), , Anytime, , (d), , In any situation, , Ans. (a), 38., , (167), , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008], , Who can restrict the fundamental rights of the citizens(a), , Council of Ministers, , General Studies

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(b) Parliament, , (b), , Privileges and Immunity, , (c) Public, , (c), , Equal Opportunity, , (d) Cabinet, , (d), , None of these, , Ans. (b), , Ans. (b), , Expl:- The system of privileges and immunity is against the, principle of “Rule of Law”., , Expl:- Parliament can put a restriction on the fundamental, rights of the citizen by making law., 39., , 44., , In which of the following Articles, there is provision of, “Right to Equality”(a) Article14, (b) Article19, (c) Article20, , Ans. (a), , (d) Article21, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008], , Expl:- Right to equality is mentioned under article 14 between, Article 14 to 18 of the constitution. In Article 14 The Constitution, Of India 1949:- Equality before law The State shall not deny to, any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the, laws within the territory of India Prohibition of discrimination on, grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth., , 40., , (b) Fundamental right, , (c) Civil right, , (d) Legal right, , Ans. (d), , Which of the following fundamental right is for the, citizens of India only(a) Right to life and liberty, Right to religious freedom, , (c), , Right to equality, , (d), , Right to expression, , Ans. (d), , Equality before law, , (c), , Equal distribution of economic resources, , (d), , Equality before law and equal protection of law, , Expl:- See the explanation question No. 39., 45., , Article 19 of Indian constitution provides(a) Six freedom, , (b) Seven freedoms, , (c) Eight freedoms, , (d) Nine freedoms, , Freedom of speech and expression, , 2., , Freedom of assembly, , 3., , Freedom of association, , 4., , Freedom of movement, , 5., , Freedom of residence, , 6., , Freedom of profession, , [SSC CHSL 10+2 Exam 2012], , The freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of, any religion is guaranteed by(a) Article 25, (b) Article 26, (c) Article 27, (d) Article 28, , Ans. (c), , Right to constitutional remedies, , (c), , Right to freedom, , (d), , Right to equality, , Ans. (c), , [SSC Stenographer Exam 2005], , Expl:- Under Article 22, parliament has the power to make a law, to detent a person for three months in special circumstances., , 43., , Which of the following is opposite to the principle of, “Rule of Law”(a) Equality before Law, , SSC, , [SSC atric level Exam 2006], , Expl:- Under Article 27, anyone is free from paying taxes to, the promotion of any religion., In article 27, The Constitution Of India 1949:- Freedom as to, payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion No, person shall be compelled to pay any taxes, the proceeds of, which are specifically appropriated in payment of expenses for, the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion or, religions denomination., , Which of the following fundamental right can be, controlled by preventive detention act(a) Right to religion, (b), , [SSC CPO Exam 2005], , 1., , 46., , Expl:- Article 15,16,19,29, and 30 are made only for Indian, citizens., 42., , [SSC CPO Exam 2005], , Expl:- Article 19 provides us-, , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008], , (b), , (b), , Ans. (a), , Expl:- In India, legal rights are provided to both citizens and, foreigners. Civil and political rights are provided only to, citizens., 41., , Article 14 of Indian constitution guarantees Indian, citizens(a) Equal protection of law, , Ans. (d), , Citizens and foreigners both have(a) Political right, , [SSC Stenographer grade d Exam 2005], , 47., , In which of the following articles , the interests of, minorities are covered(a), 14, (b) 19, (c), 29, (d) 32, Ans. (c) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2012), Expl:- The interests of minorities are maintained under Article, 29(1) and (2). In article 29, The Constitution Of India 1949:-, , (168), , General Studies

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Protection of interests of minorities (1)Any section of the, citizens residing in the territory of India or any part thereof, having a distinct language, script or culture of its own shall, have the right to conserve the same(2)No citizen shall be, denied admission into any educational institution maintained, by the State or receiving aid out of State funds on grounds only, of religion, race, caste, language or any of them., 48., , Which of the following articles of Indian constitution, prohibits “Untouchability”(a) Article 14, (b) Article 15, (c) Article 16, , 53., , (d) Article 17, , Ans. (d), , [SSC CPO Exam 2008], , Expl:- Article 17 of Indian constitution abolishes untouchability, and prohibits its practice. In Article 17, The Constitution Of India, 1949 :- Abolition of Untouchability Untouchability is abolished, and its practice in any form is forbidden The enforcement of any, disability arising out of Untouchability shall be an offence, punishable in accordance with law., , 49., , Which of the followings is a Political right-, , (b), , Right against exploitation, , (c), , Right to constitutional remedies, , (d), , Educational and cultural right, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CPO Exam 2005], , Expl:- Fundamental rights in India are ensured by Article 32., Under it, Supreme Court will take care of proper, implementation of fundamental rights., , Right to freedom, , (b), , Right to contest election, , (c), , Right to equality before law, , (a) Human right, , (b) Civil right, , (d), , Right to life, , (c) Natural right, , (d) Political right, , 54., , [SSC CPO Exam 2005], , Expl:- Right to contest election is a Political right while Right, to freedom, Right to life and Right to equality before law are, fundamental rights., Which of the followings is not a fundamental right(a) Right to equality, , (b) Right against exploitation, , (c) Right to strike, , (d) Right to religious freedom, , Ans. (c), , The Certain fundamental rights are not given to –, (a) Insolvent persons (b) Foreigner, (c) deceased person, (d) Political victims, , What kind of right is “Right to vote”-, , Ans. (c) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2013], Expl:- A person above the age of 18 has the right to vote in, elections in India. In case of 1997, Anukul Chandra Pradhan vs, Union of India, Supreme court declared it a legal right rather, than fundamental right., 55., , Which of the following is a Political right(a) Right to work, (c), , [SSC FCI Exam 2012], , Expl:- Right to hold a strike is not a fundamental Right in, Indian constitution., 51., , By which of the following rights, fundamental rights are, ensured in Indian constitution(a) Right to equality, , (a), , Ans. (b), , 50., , Expl:- Right to information is not fundamental right in Indian, constitution. Right to Information Act 2005 mandates timely, response to citizen requests for government information. It is an, initiative taken by Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry, of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions to provide a– RTI, Portal Gateway to the citizens for quick search of information on, the details of first Appellate Authorities, PIOs etc. Amongst, others, besides access to RTI related information/disclosures, published on the web by various Public Authorities under the, government of India as well as the State Governments., , Ans. (d), , (b) Right to education, , Right to expression (d) Right to vote, [SSC Multi Tasking Exam 2013], , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., 56., , Which of the following matter is related with the, fundamental rights(a), , Golaknath vs State of Punjab (1967), , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam 2009], , (b), , West Bengal vs Union of India (1963), , Expl:- Rights under Article 19,16,15 and 29 are provided only, to citizens, not foreigners., , (c), , Sharma vs Krishna (1959), , (d), , Bombay vs Balsara (1951), , Ans. (b), , 52., , According to Indian constitution,which is not a, fundamental right(a) Right to education, (b), , Right to information, , (c), , Right to expression, , (d), , Right to life, , Ans. (b), , SSC, , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2013], , Ans. (a) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2011], Expl:- The Golaknath case was a landmark case in the fight, between Indian Judiciary and Legislature regarding the, amenability of the constitution. The judgement would set the, tone for the judicial-legislative conflicts for the next few years, in India until the dust would settle with the Kesavananda, Bharati case., , (169), , General Studies

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57., , “Directive principles of state policy” has been adopted, by Indian constitution from the constitution of(a) Australia, (b) USA, (c) Canada, (d) Ireland, , Ans. (d), , 62., , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2013], , Expl:- The framers of the constitution borrowed this idea from, Irish Constitution of 1937, which had copied it from Spanish, constitution. These are mention in articles 36-51., 58., , 63., , The Directive principles of state policy of Indian, constitution are figured from the constitution of(a) America, (b) Australia, (c) Canada, (d) Ireland, , 64., , (b), , Fundamental rights (part 3), , (c), , directive principles of state policy (part 4), , (d), , 4th Schedule of the constitution, , Ans. (c), , 65., , If the Directive principles of state policy would have not, been enforced by government, where can the citizens, go–, (a) High court, (b), , Supreme court, , (c), , National human rights commission, , (d), , None of these, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2006], , Which of the article ensures that Directive principles of, state policy cannot be enforced by any court(a) Article31, (b) Article38, (d) Article39, , Which part of the constitution relates with the directive, principles of the state policy(a) Part 3, (b) Part 4, (c) Part 1, , Ans. (b), , (d) Part 2, [SSC Section Officer Exam 2007], , Expl:- The Part 4 (article36–51)of the constitution is related, with the Directive principles of State policy. Part 1 is related, with Union and its States, Part 2 with Citizenship and Part 3, with Fundamental Rights., 66., , [SSC CGL Exam 2006], , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., , SSC, , [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Exam 2010], , Expl:- Article 37 in The Constitution Of India 194937., Application of the principles contained in this Part The, provisions contained in this Part shall not be enforceable by, any court, but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless, fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be, the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws., , Expl:- The directive principles of state policy denotes the, ideals that the state should keep in mind while formulating the, policies and enacting laws. These constitute a very, comprehensive economic, social and political programme for a, modern welfare democratic state., , Preamble of the constitution, , Directive principles of state policy, , Ans. (c) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2013], , [SSC Multi Tasking Exam 2013], , (a), , (d), , (c) Article37, , Which part of the constitution of India ensures the, Social and Economic democracy –, (a) Provision of emergency, (b) Centre-state relation, (c) directive principles of state policy, (d) None of these, , In which part of Indian constitution,it is dictated to, make India modern welfare state-, , Preamble, , Expl:- Directive principles are made to provide people a, welfare state. If these would have not been enforced then no, one can surve their interests because these are aimed to serve, the state only., , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., , 61., , (c), , Ans. (d), , Ans. (d) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2015], , Ans. (c), , Fundamental duties, , Expl:- Although the preamble makes an oath for providing, Social, Economic and Political justice to all citizens but, it is, ensures by Directive principles of state policy under Part 4., , From which nation’s constitution, Indian constitution, has borrowed the directive principles of state policy(a) Britain, (b) Ireland, (c) USA, (d) Canada, , Expl:- The fundamental rights and the directive principles find, common origin in the Sapru Report of 1945,which had divided, the fundamental rights into two parts viz. Justifiable and, unjustifiable rights. While justifiable rights were incorporated, in the Part III;non-justifiable rights were incorporated as, directive principles to the state without any guarantee to be, enforced via court., , 60., , (b), , Ans. (d), , Ans. (b)[SSC CPO Exam 2003, SSC Tax Asst. Exam 2009, SSC, Matric Level Exam 2008, SSC CGL Exam 2010], , 59., , Which of the following ensures economic justice to, Indian citizens(a) Fundamental rights, , (170), , The Directive principles in our constitution are(a), , Enforceable by legal courts, , (b), , Semi enforceable, , (c), , Partially unenforceable, , (d), , Unenforceable by courts, , General Studies

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Geography – 1, Indian Geography, 1., , 5., , Which of the following organization composes, Topographic Map of India–, (a) Geographical Survey of India, (b) Survey of India, (c) Geological survey of India, (d) Archaeological survey of India, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CHSL (10+2), 2010, 2011], , (b), , Chennai, , (c), , Thiruvananthapuram, , (d), , Srinagar, [SSC CGL Exam, 2008], , Expl:- The Direct rays of sun will not fall on Srinagar. The sun, rays directly fall in the middle of tropic of Cancer and, Capricorn. Srinagar is very far from tropic of Cancer, so direct, rays of sun do not fall over Srinagar while Chennai, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram located in between tropic of Cancer, and Capricorn., 6., , (a), , Konkan Coastal Plains, , (b), , Gujarat Plains, , Which of the following city located on Northern most, Latitude(a), , Patna, , (b) Allahabad, , (c), , Panchmarhi, , (d) Ahmadabad, , (c), , Coromandel coastal plains, , (d), , Malabar coastal plains, , [SSC CGL Exam, 2008], , Ans. (a), Expl:-, , [SSC Steno Exam, 2011], , Expl:- The eastern part of India from False Divi Point to, CAPE COMORIN is called Coromandal coast, while Konkan,, Gujarat plains and Malabar plains are related to western coast., The Standard Meridian of India is–, , 7., , City, Patna, , Latitude, 25.37’N, , Panchmari, Allahabad, , 22.3’N, 25.28’N, , Ahmadabad, , 8.29’N, , What is the name of India’s Southern Tip-, , (a) 75.5 E longitude, , (b) 82.5 E longitude, , (a) Kanyakumari, , (b) Point Calimere, , (c) 90.5 E longitude, , (d) 0 longitude, , (c) Indira Point, , (d) Kovalam, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2016, SSC CPO Exam, 2003], , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Standard meridian of India is 82.5 E longitude which, passes through Mirzapur near Allahabad. It is 5:30 hours ahead, of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), 4., , Mumbai, , The Eastern Coastal Plain is also named as-, , Ans. (c), , 3., , (a), , Ans. (d), , Expl:- The Survey of India was established in 1767 under the, department of science and technology ministry. The main, objective of department is to locate all the areas in the country, and cart them in a map so that standard map can be available, for inclusive and faster growth. The organization works on, making a database of all natural maps under digital, cartographical database., 2., , Which of the following will not get direct rays of sun-, , Expl:- The Southern tip of India is Indira point which is also, called Pygmalion point. Kanyakumari is the southern tip of, India’s mainland, Which is the last point of Southern India-, , Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time 9., , by(a), , 5.30 hours, , (b) 4:30 hours, , (c), , 4 hours, , (d) 5 hours, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time observed, throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a time offset, ofUTC+05:30. India does not observe daylight saving time, (DST) or other seasonal adjustments. In military and aviation, time IST is designated E* (“Echo-Star”)., , SSC, , [SSC CGL Exam, 2008, SSC MTS Exam, 1994], , (a), , Cape Comorin, , (b) Kanyakumari, , (c), , Indira point, , (d) Port Blair, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Indira Point is the southern tip of the Indian Ocean, island of Great Nicobar, in the Nicobar Islands south of Burma., It represents the southernmost point of Indian national territory,, some 1100 miles ESE of India’s mainland and only about 100, miles NE of Sumatra in Indonesia., , (218), , General Studies

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10., , Ans. (d), , In terms of Area, India is ___ largest nation in the, World(a) Second, (b) Fourth, (c) Sixth, , Expl:- 'Dakshin Gangotri' is India’s research station in, Antarctica. The Other two are Maitri and Bharati (Proposed), , (d) Seventh, , Ans. (d), , State, , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2007], , Expl:- India is seventh largest country of the world in terms of, area., , 11., , 1., , Russia, , 2. Canada, , 3., , America, , 4. China, , 5., , Brazil, , 6. Australia, , (a), , 3, , (b), , 4, , (c), , 6, , (d), , 7, , 1., , Ans. (a), , 2., [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Which of the following is the largest union territory of, India(a) Chandigarh, Puducherry, , Indian subcontinent was mainly a part of –, , (c), , Andaman and Nicobar Islands, , (a) Jurassic land, , (b) Angara land, , (d), , Lakshadweep, , (c) Aryavart, , (d) Gondwanaland, , Ans. (c), , [SSC Section off. Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Indian subcontinent was part of Gondwanaland. Australia,, Africa, South America, Medagascar were also its part. The, division of Pangaea was occurred in two large parts one is called, Angaraland and other Gondwanaland. The Current scenario of the, world came after the bifurcation of these two lands., , (a), , India and Sri Lanka, , (b), , North Korea and South Korea, , (c), , Pakistan and China, , (d), , Britain and France, , 3., , Which of the port is not a Natural Port(d) Paradip, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2006], , What is the name of India’s permanent research station, in Southern Hemisphere Antarctica(a) Dakshin Bharat, (b) Dakshin Niwas, , SSC, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Which group of following states shares the boundary, with Nagaland(a) Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, (b), , Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur, , (c), , Assam, Meghalaya and Manipur, , (d), , Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Mizoram, , Ans. (b), , Expl:- Chennai Port, formerly known as Madras Port, is the, second largest container port of India, behind the Nhava Sheva, Port, and the largest port in the Bay of Bengal., , (c) Dakshin Chitra, , (d) Sikkim, , Expl:- Sikkim is the protectorate of India. In recent time, Arunachal Pradesh is also proposed for protectorate of India., , Expl:- A striat is a naturally formed, narrow water way that, connects two larger bodies of water., , (c) Cochin, , Arunachal Pradesh (b) Nagaland, , (c) Meghalaya, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2011, 2001], , (b) Mumbai, , Which state is the protectorate of India(a), , 4., , (a) Chennai, , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2010], , Expl:- In terms of area Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the, largest union territory of India., , Ans. (d), , Which of the nations are connected with Palk Strait-, , Ans. (a), , 15., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2006], , (b), , Ans. (d), , 14., , (d) Sirmaur, , Expl:- Kinaur is one of twelve administrative districts in the, Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The district is divides, into 3 administrative areas- Pooh, Kalpa of Nichar., , Expl:- India’s area is 4 times larger than Pakistan. The Area of, India is 32,87,269sq km and Pakistan’s area is 7,96,095, , 13., , Which district of Himachal Pradesh touches the border, of China(a) Kinnaur, (b) Chamba, (c) Kullu, , The Area of India is ____ times larger than the area of, Pakistan-, , Ans. (b), , 12., , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2012], , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Expl:- state in Northeast India. It borders the state of Assam to, the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north,, Burma to the east, and Manipur to the south. The state capital, is Kohima and the largest city is Dimapur., 5., , Which of the following state does not share boundary, with Myanmar(a) Assam, (b) Manipur, (c), , Ans. (a), , Arunachal Pradesh (d) Mizoram, [SSC MTS Exam, 2002, 2008], , (d) Dakshin Gangotri, , (219), , General Studies

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17., , 24., , How many islands are there in Lakshadweep (a), , 17, , (b), , 27, , (c), , 36, , (d), , 47, [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2014], , Ans. (c), , Expl:- 36 Islands form Lakshadweep. It is the smallest union, territory. Its capital is Kavaratti., 18., , Ans. (a) [SSC CGL Exam, 2008, SSC Section off. Exam, 2007], , Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by which, of the following(a), , Ten degree channel (b) Great Channel, , (c) Bay of Bengal, , Expl:- Jawahar tunnel, longest tunnel of India’s road network, is situated at Banihal Pass in Jammu and Kashmir. JammuSrinagar highway passes through Banihal Pass., 25., , (d) Andaman Sea, , Ans. (a) [SSC CGL Exam 2008, SSC Steno (Grade C & D), Exam, 2012], Expl:- Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by ten, degree channel which lies in between little Andaman and, Nicobar islands., 19., , (a) Great Nicobar, , (b) Middle Andaman, , (c) Little Andaman, , (d) Northern Andaman, [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Sanddle Peak Located in north Andaman of Andaman and, , West Bengal makes borders with how many countries(a) One, , (b) Two, , (c) Three, , (d) Four, , Ans. (c), , Port, Bhatkal, , 1., , State, Kerala, , B., , Alleppey, , 2., , Tamil Nadu, , C., D., , Kakinada, Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), , 3., 4., , Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2006], , (b) Coromandal, , (c) East coast, , (d) Malabar coast, [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2008], , Expl:- The Coastal terrain of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, is known as Coromandal, while west of Kerala is known as, Malabar Coast., Which of the following higher ground is not the part of, Telangana Plateau(a) Aravalli, , (b) Western ghat, , (c) Eastern ghat, , (d) Satpura, , Ans. (a), , D, , (a), , 1, , 3, , 4, , 2, , (b), , 4, , 3, , 2, , 1, , (c), , 3, , 1, , 4, , 2, , (d), , 2, , 4, , 1, , 3, , [SSC CPO Exam, 2009], , Which of the following state is the member of “Seven, Sisters”(a) West Bengal, (b) Tripura, (c) Orissa, (d) Bihar, [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2008], , Which of the following Indian state does not have any, coastal border(a) Gujarat, (b) Goa, (c) Rajasthan, (d) Maharashtra, , Ans. (c), , [SSC DEO Exam, 2008], , Expl:- Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra have coastal borders, while Rajasthan doesn’t have coastal border., 28., , Where will “Smart City” be established(a) Cochin, (b) Bengaluru, (c) Hyderabad, (d) Chennai, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2005], , Expl:- Aravalli high land is not the part of Telangana Plateau, where as Eastern Ghat and Satpura are parts of Telangana, Plateau., , SSC, , C, , Expl:- The Seven main states of northeast India are known as, seven sisters. These are as follows-Arunachal Pradesh,, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and Assam., 27., , Ans. (b), , B, , Ans. (b), , The Coastal terrain of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil, Nadu is known as(a) Konkan, , A, , Expl:- Bhatkal Karnataka, Alleppey Kerala, Kakinada Andhra, Pradesh, Tuticorin Tamil Nadu., 26., , Expl:- West Bengal makes borders with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan., , 23., , A., , Ans. (c), , Nicobar Island, Saddle Peak is the highest peak of the islands., , 21., , Match these-, , Where is Saddle Peak in Andaman and Nicobar Island, situated-, , Ans. (d), , 20., , India’s longest tunnel Jawahar tunnel is located in, which state(a) Jammu and Kashmir, (b) Maharashtra, (c) Karnataka, (d) Himachal Pradesh, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2006], , Expl:- The Smart city will be established in Cochin. The Smart, city is an information technology business park. Under, construction in Kochi, Kerala., , (221), , General Studies

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(c), , 29., , Sabarimala is situated in which of the following state(a) Andhra Pradesh, , (b) Tamil Nadu, , (c) Kerala, , (d) Karnataka, , Ans. (c), , (c) Andhra Pradesh, Ans. (a), , Mountain, Pass and Lake, , Diu is an Island(a) Besides Daman, , (b) Besides Goa, , (c) Besides Gujarat, , (d) Besides Maharashtra, , Ans. (c), , 1., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2011], , Expl:- Diu is the part of union territory of Daman and Diu. It is, located near Gujarat coast in Arabian Sea., 31., , What is the name of the disputed coastal area located, far from Gujarat coast in between India and Pakistan(a) Gulf of Cambay, (b) Sir Creek, , Gulf of Khambhat, , (d), , Ans. (b), , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2012], , Expl:- The Study of Lakes is known as Limnology under which, the study of lakes, ponds, rivers and wetlands is conducted., , 2., , Find the odd one –, (d) Creep, , Malacca Strait, , (c), , Gulf of Kutch, , (d), , Andaman and Nicobar islands, [SSC CPO Exam, 2005], , (b), , Puducherry, , (c), , Dadra and Nagar Haveli, , (d), , Andaman and Nicobar islands, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2014], , Expl:- Delta, Arc Lake and creep are related to plains where, bolson is related to deserts., 3., , Which of the following is inducted in the list of world, heritage sites of UNESCO(a) Lake Chilka, (b), , Dal Lake, , (c), , Nagin Lake, , (d), , Sundarban National Park, , Ans. (d), , Which of the following union territory of India has four, districts but the border of its district do not meet with, other district(a) Chandigarh, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , Expl:- Sundarban National Park, in 1987 was inducted in the, list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Recently UNESCO, inscribed Nalanda University of Bihar, Chandigarh’s Capital, Complex and Sikkim’s Kangchenjunga National park that, includes most Kangchenjunga among its world heritage sites., 4., , Zoji la pass connects(a) Srinagar and Leh, , (b) Arunachal and Tibet, , (c) Chamba and Spiti, , (d) Kalimpong and Lhasa, , Ans. (a), , [SSC Steno. Exam, 2010], , Expl:- Zoji la pass, located in Jammu and Kashmir connects, Srinagar and Leh., , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2013], , 6., , The border of Union Territory of Puducherry does not, meet with –, (a) Karnataka, (b) Tamil Nadu, , SSC, , (d) Hydrology, , (c) Arc Lake, , Expl:- Puducherry is situated on eastern and western coasts of, India. It has four districts, Puducherry and Karaikal-on the coast of, Tamil Nadu (eastern coast), yanam-on the coast of Andhra, Pradesh (eastern coast) and mahe-kerala (western coast)., , 34., , (c) Topology, , (b) Bolson, , (b), , Ans. (b), , (b) Potomology, , (a) Delta, , Expl:- This project will connect Palk Strait and Gulf of, Mannar. After the completion of this project the distance and, time of eastern and western coast will reduced to a great extent., 33., , (a) Limnology, , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2006], , The Proposed Sea way “Sethusamudram” is the canal, passes through which sea-lanes(a) Gulf of Mannar, , Ans. (a), , The Study of Lakes is called-, , Mouth of Indus, , Expl:- Sir creek is located near the Indo-Pak border of Gujarat., Sir Creek, called Baan Ganga locally, is a 96 km long estuary, in the marshes of the Ran of Kutch., 32., , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Puducherry is a union territory of India. It has four, administrative divisions: four districts, viz. Pondicherry, Mahé,, Yanam and Karaikal. Pondicherry district has the largest area and, population. Mahé district has the smallest area and population., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Sabarimala is situated in pathanamthitta district of Kerala., It is a pilgrimage site of the Hindu Ayyappa Dynasty., , 30., , (d) Kerala, , (222), , Kullu valley is located among which of the following, mountain ranges(a) Ladakh and Pir Panjal, (b), , Lesser Himalaya and Shivalik, , (c), , Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal, , (d), , Ranjoti and Nanga Parvat, , General Studies

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29., , 35., , Which is the largest Man Made Lake-, , The Highest waterfall in India is –, , (a) Wular, , (b) Gobind Sagar, , (a) Gokak, , (b) Gersoppa falls, , (c) Rana Pratap Sagar, , (d) Baikal, , (c) Shivanasamudra, , (d) Yenna falls, , Ans. (b), , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2014], , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2008], , Expl:- Gobind Sagar Lake is the largest Man Made Lake of, India. It is formed by Bhakra Dam on the river Sutlej., 30., , Soil, , Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in(a) Eastern range, (b) Karakoram range, (c) Zanskar range, (d) Himalayan range, , Ans. (a), , 1., , [SSC Section off. Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Eastern range is the part of north-east Himalayan, system. In eastern range Garo, Khasi, Jayantiya, Patakai and, Lushai hills are located., 31., , Shivanasamudra falls is situated on the bank of which, river(a) Krishna, (b) Godavari, (c) Kaveri, , [SSC CGL Exam, 2011], , Karakoram mountain range, , (b), , Pamir mountains, , (c), , Shivalik, , (d), , Alps, [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2016], , High rainfall states, , (b), , In deserts, , (c), , Tropical areas, , (d), , Dry and humid tropical areas, , 4., , (d) Maharashtra, , (a) Shimsha falls, , (b) Hogenakkal falls, , (c) Courtallam falls, , (d) Jog falls, , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012, SSC MTS Exam, 2002], , Expl:- It is found in humid and dry Tropical areas. The Laterite, soil is rich in Iron Oxide and Aluminium Compounds., , [SSC (10+2) Exam, 2013], , How can soil erosion be controlled on hill slopes?, (a) Forestation, , (b) Step farming, , (c) Strip cropping, , (d) Linear contour ploughing, , Ans. (d), , Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India-, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2001, SSC MTS Exam, 2011], , [SSC CGL Exam, 2010], , Expl:- On hill slopes, soil erosion can be controlled by, following terrace farming and contour ploughing. The Step, farming can also be used but contour ploughing is the best, method to control soil erosion., 5., , Expl:- Jog falls also known as Gersoppa falls is the highest fall, in all of the above given/falls. Its height is 253m. It is located, on the bank of Sharavati River in shivamogga district of, Karnataka. It located in Karnataka., , SSC, , [SSC CPO Exam, 2015], , (a), , (c) Assam, , Ans. (d), , (d) Maharashtra, , The Laterite soil is found in area of-, , Ans. (d), , Expl:- India’s highest waterfall is Kunchikal falls located in, Karnataka., 34., , The Laterite soil is found in which of the following, state(a) Kerala, (b) Uttar Pradesh, , The highest waterfall of India is located in which of the, state(a) Karnataka, (b) Andhra Pradesh, , Ans. (a), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , Expl:- A laterite soil of higher area is acidic in nature. It is a result, of intense leaching due to tropical rains. In dry weather this soil, becomes dry. The laterite soil is mainly found in the area of, Eastern and Western Ghat, South Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil, Nadu, Orissa, some districts of West Bengal and Jharkhand., , Expl:- Baltoro Glacier is located in karakoram Mountain, Range. Biafo, Siachin, Godwin Austin, Hispar glaciers are, other located in this range. Baltoro, Biato (Pakistan), K2, Godwin Austin (India)., 33., , (d) Balanced, , Ans. (a & d), , 3., , Ans. (a), , (c) Acidic, , (c) Rajasthan, , Baltoro glacier is located in(a), , (b) Saline, , Expl:- A laterite soil of higher area is acidic in nature. It is a result, of intense leaching due to tropical rains. In dry weather this soil, becomes dry. The laterite soil is mainly found in areas of Eastern, and Western Ghat, South Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu,, Orissa, some districts of West Bengal and Jharkhand., , 2., , Expl:- Shivanasamudra falls is located on the bank of Kaveri, river in the Mandaya district of Karnataka., 32., , (a) Alkaline, Ans. (c), , (d) Mahanadi, , Ans. (c), , The composition of laterite soil in higher areas is-, , The soil of northern plain of India is formed by(a) Degradation, , (b) Aggradation, , (c) Weathering in situ, , (d) Erosion, , Ans. (b), , (225), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2005, 2011], , General Studies

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Expl:- The Salinity of the soil is measured by the measurement, of the electrical conductivity. Psychrometer is an instrument to, measure the humidity in atmosphere. Hygrometer is used to, measure moisture content., , Expl:- The soil of northern plain of India is formed by, aggradation. These plains are formed by the silt of rivers., 6., , Which soil is best for the production of cotton(a) Black soil, , (b) Loam soil, , (c) Alluvial soil, , (d) Peaty soil, , Ans. (a), , Climate, , [SSC (10+2) Exam,, 2015], 1., , Expl:- Black soil is best for the production of cotton. It is also, known as Black Cotton Soil. It has character of Slow, Absorption and Loss of Moisture., 8., , Which of the following crop grown in alluvial soil, requires huge amount of water(a) Tea, , (b) Wheet, , (c) Rice, , (d) Peanut, , Ans. (c), , 2., , The another name of acid or alkaline soil isRegur, , (b) Bangar, , (c), , Kallar, , (d) Khadar, , 40%, , (d), , 30%, [SSC MTS Exam, 2006], , The driest part of India is(d) Madhya Pradesh, , Ans. (a), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2009], , Expl:- Western Rajasthan is the driest part of India., 3., , The climate of India is(a) Equatorial, , (b) Monsoonal, , (c) Mediterranean, , (d) Continental, , Ans. (b), , (c) Madhya Pradesh, , 4., , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Expl:- The climate of India is monsoon type. In India change, in winds and air changes the season., , (d) Jammu and Kashmir, [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2012], , Which of the following does not affect Indian climate(a), , Monsoon, , (b), , Ocean currents, , Petrology is the study of –, , (c), , Proximity to equator, , (a) Land, , (b) Mineral, , (d), , Existence of Indian Ocean, , (c) Rock, , (d) Soil, , Expl:- Rajasthan has the maximum unusable land in India., , Ans. (c), , Ans. (b), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2012], , Expl:- Petrology is a branch of Geology. Under Petrology the, study of origin of rocks. Their distribution and structure is, performed., 12., , (c), , In which of the state land with maximum area an, unusable(a) Rajasthan, (b) Gujarat, , Ans. (a), , 11., , 45%, , (c) Gujarat, , Expl:- Alkaline soil is found in dry areas of Rajasthan, Uttar, Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab and Maharashtra. These, infertile lands are also known as reh, kallar, usar, rakar, dhur,, karl and chopan., 10., , (b), , (a) Western Rajasthan (b) Jammu and Kashmir, , [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2012], , Ans. (c), , 35%, , Expl:- India has to face scarcity or high rainfall of monsoon., When monsoon rainfall is high, Lowlands are outpoured with, water whereas a highland has to suffer soil erosion. The, uncertainty of rainfall is a different aspect. We have to face, drought once in five years. 35% of the Indian terrain receives, annual rainfall below 75cm., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2006], , (a), , (a), Ans. (a), , Expl:- Rice grows in alluvial soils and it requires maximum, amount of water., 9., , What percent of Indian terrain receive annual rainfall, below 75 cm-, , [SSC Section off. Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Ocean currents does not affect Indian climate directly., The factors which affects Indian climate are Latitude,, Proximity to Sea, Monsoon Winds and Nature of Soils., 5., , The Salinity of soil is measured by-, , Which of the following area of Indian subcontinent, becomes the area of low pressure in summer(a), , Rann of Kutch, , Hygrometer, , (b), , Rajasthan, , (c), , Psychrometer, , (c), , North Western India, , (d), , Scaler, , (d), , Meghalaya, , (a), , Electrical Conductivity Meter, , (b), , Ans. (a), , SSC, , [SSC CGL Exam, 2012], , Ans. (c), , (226), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2014], , General Studies

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Expl:- After the 21st March summer solstice, heat wave starts, in north India. Heat wave starts to exceed as the month of mid, June comes and North Western India and Pakistan become the, belt of low pressure. These low pressures are so powerful that, the winds of Southern Hemisphere are attracted towards it, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and South Western monsoon, winds become the part of strong monsoon system. In this way, monsoon starts in Indian Subcontinent., 6., , South-western winds are attracted to Indian, subcontinent in rainy season by which of the following(a) Low air pressure in north-western India, (b) Effect of north-eastern commercial winds, (c) By the formation of cyclone at equator, (d) Effect of eastern winds, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL, 2015], , Expl:- The winds of Southern Hemisphere are attracted, because of the low air pressure belt in North-Western India., The situation of low air pressure in north Western India, becomes largely by the high temperature in summers due to, which South-Eastern commercial winds enter India., 7., , [SSC CPO Exam, 2003], , Which of the following receive, heavy rainfall in the, month of October and November(a) Hills of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia, (b) Plateau of Chota Nagpur, (c) Coromandal Coast, (d) Malwa Plateau, , Ans. (c), , 3. West Bengal, , D., , Mangrove, , 4. Nilgiri, , A, , B, , C, , D, , (a), , 2, , 4, , 1, , 3, , (b), , 3, , 1, , 4, , 2, , (c), , 2, , 1, , 4, , 3, , (d), , 3, , 4, , 1, , 2, [SSC CGl Exam, 2012], , Expl:- Tropical Evergreen Shillong, Monsoon Shivalik,, Temperate Nilgiri, Mangrove West Bengal, 11., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], , Where does the heat come in the environment(a) Insolation, , (b) Condensation, , (c) Radiation, , (d) Convection, [SSC Section off. Exam, 2006], , Chennai receives less rainfall by South-West Monsoon, than other places, because(a) Monsoon travels parallel to Coromandal Coast, , (c), , Chennai is very hot place and do not allow humidity, to evaporate, These winds are offshore monsoon winds, , (d), , Above all, , Ans. (d), , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Expl:- Chennai receives less rainfall by South-West Monsoon, winds than other places because monsoon travels parallel to, Coromandal Coast and Coastal winds have to travel far distance., Chennai is very warm and humidity can not be evaporated., , 13., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- The south Peninsula consisting of five subdivisions, (Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Kerala, and south interior Karnataka) receives about 30% of its annual, rainfall during the NE monsoon season (October to December)., Tamil Nadu in particular receives about 48% of its, annualrainfall during this season., , SSC, , Temperate, , (b), , Which of the following receives rainfall by northeastern monsoon(a) Tamil Nadu, (b) Assam, (c) Kerala, (d) West Bengal, , Ans. (a), , C., , Ans. (c), , 12., , Expl:- Originating from Bay of Bengal, the monsoon rains in, eastern coastal areas. The month of October and November are, known for the season of retreating monsoon. It rains 65-75cm, in Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu which reduces towards, the Mainlands., 9., , (Area), 1. Shivalik, 2. Shillong, , Expl:- The sun is the ultimate source of heat and light for the, earth. As earth gets hot and hot. It becomes a radiating body, and emits the longwaves of radiation. This energy makes the, environment warm. This process is known as Terrestrial, Radiation. These radiations are absorbed by the atmospherical, gases like carbon- dioxide and other green house gases. In this, way atmosphere is warmed by this Terrestrial Radiation., , Expl:- Every year various cyclones affect the coastal areas of, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa., 8., , A., B., , (Nature of Forest), Tropical Evergreen, Monsoon, , Ans. (c), , The coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa have to face, which of the following natural calamity(a) Cyclone, (b) Earthquake, (c) Landslide, (d) Tornado, , Ans. (a), , 10., , During the South-West Monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains, dry because(a) It is located in rain shadow area, (b), , Temperature is so high that wind does not get cooled, , (c), , Winds do not reach this area, , (d), , There is no mountain in this area., , Ans. (a), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2012], , Expl:- The main reason of Tamil Nadu remaining dry during, south-west monsoon is that it is located in rain shadow area., , (227), , General Studies

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14., , What is the nature of monsoon rain from Guwahati to, Chandigarh(a) Irregular Nature, , Ans. (c), , (b), , Crescent or Growing Nature, , 3., , (c), , Diminishing Nature, , (d), , Cyclic Nature, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- The River Krishna flows from the Mount Mahabaleshwar., Its height is 1738m. Trimbakeshwar in Nasik., , Which of the following place is the most humid place of, India(a) Mahabaleshwar, (b) Cherrapunji, (c), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2002], , 16., , The place to receive annual rainfall below 50cm is(a) Meghalaya, , (b) Leh in Kashmir, , (c) Coromandal Coast, , (d) Konkan Coast, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2008], , The Paddy fields of India are located in the areas, of annual rainfall(a), , 120 cm, , (b) 140 cm, , (c), , 100 cm, , (d) 80 cm, , Drainage system, 1., , (b) Water-shed, , (c) Doab, , (d) Lowland or terrain, , Ans. (c), , Which of the following river originates out of India(a) Brahmaputra, (b) Vyas, (c) Ravi, , Ans. (a), , (d) Jhelum, [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Expl:- The Brahmaputra originates from Mount Kailash in the, North Himalayan Ranges (Tibet)., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , Which is the highest river basin of peninsular India-, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2011], , Expl:- Nasik is located on the bank of river Godavari. Nasik is, one of the four places where Kumbha Mela is organised. Other, three are Allahabad, Haridwar and Ujjain., 7., , Expl:- The fertile land in between two rivers is called Doab., Water-shed is the area which divides the direction of the flow, of water. Terrain is a soggy or boggy field while basin is a, place where water joins another body of water., 2., , Nasik is located on the bank of which river(a) Mahanadi, (b) Tapti, (c) Krishna, (d) Godavari, , Ans. (d), , The fertile land between two rivers is called(a) Drainage basin, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , Expl:- It is known as dakshin ganga (Southern Ganges), because it originates from river Ganga (underground water), near Trimbak in Nashik., 6., , Expl:- The Rice or paddy ranks first in country’s food grains., Main paddy field in India are located in the areas receiving, 100cm rainfall., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2008], , Which of the following river is known as “Dakshin, Ganga”(a) Krishna, (b) Godavari, (c) Mahanadi, (d) Kaveri, , Ans. (b), , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Ans. (c), , Which river of India is also known as 'Vridha Ganga'(a) Krishna, (b) Godavari, (c) Kaveri, (d) Narmada, , Expl:- godavari is very old river and it is also called dakshin, ganga cauz of it’s length which is 1200km so it is vridh that, means old and as said by people that old people have more, knowlege it refers 2 vast basin in case of godavari, 5., , Expl:- The Place to receive receiving annual rainfall below 50, cm is Leh in Kashmir, Western Rajasthan, Kutch and, Saurashtra coast and Ocean Plateau., 17., , 4., , Ans. (b), , Expl:- Mawsynram located east of the Khasi Hills in, Meghalaya which is the most humid place of India. It is also, known as wettest place., , [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2013], , Expl:- The Longest River of peninsular India is Godavari. Its, length is 1465km. It originates from Trimbakeshwar in Nasik, district of Maharashtra. It is also known as “Dakshin Ganga” or, “Vridha Ganga”., , Udhagamandalam (d) Mawsynram, , Ans. (d), , Which is the longest river of peninsular India(a) Krishna, (b) Kaveri, (c) Narmada, (d) Godavari, , Ans. (d), , [SSC Stenography Exam, 2014], , Expl:- The Nature of monsoon rain is of diminishing nature, from Guwahati to Chandigarh., 15., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2014], , 8., , Which is the river known as Tsangpo in Tibet(a) Ganga, , (b) Brahmaputra, , (c) Indus, , (d) Tista, , Ans. (b), , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2007], , (a) Mahanadi, , (b) Godavari, , Expl:- Yarlung Tsangpo River is the biggest river in Tibet and also, , (c) Krishna, , (d) Narmada, , holds the position as being the river found at the highest altitude, , SSC, , (228), , General Studies

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9., , Ans. (b), , The Point of origin of Indus River is(a), , Hindu Kush Mountain, , (b), , Himalaya Range, , (c), , Karakoram Range, , (d), , Mount Kailash, , Ans. (d), , Expl:- River Bhagirathi and Alaknanda are the main source of, river Ganga. Both meet at devprayag. After its confluence in, devprayag collectively known as "Ganga"., 15., [SSC CGL Exam, 2011], , Expl:- The Point of origin of Indus River is located near, Kailash Mansarovar Lake. Mount Kailash is located in Tibet as, a part of Trans-Himalaya., 10., , (a) Ganga, , (b) Yamuna, , (c) Sutlej, , (d) Ravi, , Ans. (b), , Ans. (a), , (d) Godavari, , Ans. (b), , 18., , Ans. (b), , SSC, , (d) Karnaprayag, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , Expl:- Kosi is an east flowing river. It is known as “the Sorrow, of Bihar”. While changing its path, it causes devastating floods,, water may rise in 9 min 24 hours., 19., , 20., , The Town located on the confluence of river Bhagirathi, and Alaknanda is(a) Rudraprayag, (b) Devprayag, (c) Vishnuprayag, , [SSC Steno (Grade C & D) Exam, 2014], , The sorrow of Bihar is(a) Damodar, (b) Kosi, (c) Son, (d) Gandak, [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , Expl:- See the explanation of above question., , Expl:- Due to heavy pollution river Yamuna is also known as, "Open Sewer" or “Khula Naala”., 14., , (d) Yamuna, , Which of the following river is famous for changing its, path(a) Narmada, (b) Kosi, (c) Brahmaputra, (d) Damodar, , Ans. (b), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2015], , Expl:- Ganga is the main river flow from sediments., Brahmaputra and Indus are also in this category but their, sediments are few in comparison to ganga., , Which river is known as “Open Sewer” in India(c) Narmada, , (d) Karnprayag, , Which of the following river flows from the sediments, in India(a) Ganga, (b) Indus, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CHSL (10+2), 2015]], , (b) Yamuna, , Where is the confluence of river Alaknanda and, Bhagirathi(a) Devprayag, (b) Rudraprayag, , (c) Brahmaputra, , (d) Yamuna, , (a) Ganga, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , Expl:- Devprayag is the last Prayag or the holy confluence of, the Alaknanda River, from here that the confluence of, Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River is known as Ganga., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- Origin of the Indus River. The Indus River originates, near the Mansarovar Lake in the Tibetan plateau, on the, northern slopes of the Kailash Mountain Range. Regardless of, the fact that almost two thirds of the itinerary of the river is, flowing through Pakistan, it has its presence on the Indian soil., 13., , (d) Gangotri, , Ans. (a), , (d) Yamuna, , Which of the following river originates beyond, Himalaya(a) Indus, (b) Saraswati, (c) Ganga, , (c) Rudraprayag, , (c) Vishnuprayag, , 17., , Expl:- The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that, flow through the historic crossroads region of Punjab in, northern India and Pakistan. The Sutlej River is also known as, Satadree. It is the easternmost tributary of the Indus River., 12., , (b) Devprayag, , Expl:- Devprayag: where river Alaknanda meet river Bhagirathi;, , [SSC CGL Exam, 2012], , Which of the river does not originate in Indian, territory(a) Ganga, (b) Sutlej, (c) Mahanadi, , (a) Karnprayag, Ans. (b), , 16., , Expl:- Sutlej is an important river originated beyond the, Himalaya. Indus and Brahmaputra are also Trans Himalayan, rivers., 11., , Where do river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet-, , Rudraprayag: where river Alaknanda meet river Mandakini, , Which of the following river is beyond the Himalaya-, , Ans. (c), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , In north-east India, river flows out of the country is(a) Brahmaputra, , (b) Gandak, , (c) Kosi, , (d) Ganga, , Ans. (a), , [SSC Steno (Grade D) Exam, 2015], , Expl:- Brahmaputra flows out of Indian Territory and flows to, Bangladesh It is known as., , (229), , General Studies

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21., , Ans. (a), , Which of the following river does not form a delta(a) Ganga, , (b) Godavari, , (c) Mahanadi, , (d) Tapti, , Ans. (d), , Expl:- The Point of origin of Narmada is Amarkantak Peak of, Maikal Mountain. It is the largest west flowing peninsular river, which meets Arabian Sea. It flows through Rift Valley forms, an estuary inspite of a delta., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2011], , Expl:- Ganga, Godavari and Mahanadi are the east flowing, rivers. They form delta at its confluence point at Bay of Bengal, while Tapti is a west flowing river. It does not form a delta at, its outfall it forms estuary., 22., , 28., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2010], , Expl:- The Basin of Narmada accounts for 87% in Madhya, Pradesh, 1.5% in Maharashtra and remaining in Gujarat., Rajasthan is not part of its basin., 23., , Which of the following peninsular Indian river does not, meet Arabian Sea(a) Periyar, (b) Kaveri, (c) Narmada, (d) Tapti, , Ans. (b), , (d) Yamuna, , 29., , (a) Godavari, , (b) Gandak, , (c) Tapti, , (d) Narmada, , 30., , Main river, Yamuna, Narmada, , 3. Manas, Brahmaputra, Which of the following is correctly matched(a), (c), Ans. (a), , 1, 3, , Which of the following river flows between Vindhya, and Satpura ranges(a) Chambal, (b) Ken, , Expl:- The Point of origin of Narmada is Amarkantak Peak of, Maikal Mountain. It is the largest west flowing peninsular river, which meets Arabian Sea. It flows through rift valley forms an, estuary inspite of a delta., (b) Kaveri, , (c) Krishna, , (d) Mahanadi, , SSC, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2014], , Match the following-, , A., B., , City, Jabalpur, Paris, , River, 1. Ravi, 2. Narmada, , C., D., , London, Lahore, , 3. Seine, 4. Thames, , A, , B, , C, , D, , (a), , 2, , 3, , 4, , 1, , (b), , 3, , 2, , 1, , 4, , (c), , 1, , 4, , 3, , 2, , (d), , 4, , 1, , 2, , 3, , [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2011], , Expl:-, , 1, 2 and 3, (d) Only 2, [SSC CGL Exam, 2012, SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], , (a) Narmada, , (d) Narmada, , Ans. (a), , (b) 1 and 2, , Which of the following river forms estuary –, , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Ans. (d), , [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2012], , Tributary, Chambal, Son, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2014], , Which river flows between Satpura and Vindhya-, , Consider the following pairs-, , 1., 2., , 26., , (c) Mahanadi, , Expl:- The Narmada flows from Middle East to west in the, middle of satpura and vindhya ranges., , Expl:- The Son River flows from southward to northward, direction and meets with ganga near Patna., 25., , (b) Krishna, , (c) Godavari, , Which of the following river flow from south to north, direction(a) Krishna, (b) Kaveri, (c) Son, (d) Godavari, , Ans. (c), , (a) Kaveri, , Ans. (d), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2008], , Expl:- The Peninsular Indian River Periyar, Narmada and, Tapti fall in Arabian sea while kaveri in Bay of Bengal., 24., , Vijayawada is located on the bank of which river-, , Expl:- Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh is located on the bank of, Krishna River. It is the third largest city of Andhra Pradesh, after Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam., , (d) Maharashtra, , Ans. (b), , 27., , Ans. (b), , Which of the following state is not part of Narmada, valley(a) Madhya Pradesh, (b) Rajasthan, (c) Gujarat, , [SSC DEO Exam, 2009], , 31., , (230), , City, Jabalpur, , River, Narmada, , Paris, London, , Seine, Thames, , Lahore, , Ravi, , Which of the following river does not relate with, Punjab(a) Sutlej, (b) Ravi, , General Studies

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Physics, 5., , Heat, 1., , 1st Law of Thermodynamics is normally related to–, (a), , Charles’s Law, , (b), , Newton’s Law of Cooling, , (c), , Boyle’s Law, , (d), , Law of Conservation of Energy., , Ans. (c), , Ans. (d), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2015], , Expl:- Heat absorbed by the system i.e ∆Q is equal to the sum, of increase in internal energy i.e., ∆U and external work done, by the system i.e., ∆W, Why white clothes are cooler as compare to black, clothes?, (a) They absorb whole of the light., , 6., , (a), , JS, , (b) JS–1, , (c), , JS–2, , (d) JS2, [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2014], , Ans. (a), , Expl:- Because plank’s constant is denoted by h and, Where E → energy and, , They reflects the whole light, , E = hf, , (c), , Penetration of light does not occur., , F → Frequency, , (d), , Makes the sunlight completely cool., , For energy → Joule (J) and for, Frequency (f) → S–1 or 1, S, E, So, h = f = JS → h = 6.626 × 10–34 JS, , [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2011], , Expl:- Because white clothes reflects the whole light and black, cloths absorbs whole light., Earth is a–, (a), , Good Reflector of Heat, , (b), , Bad absorber of Heat, , The Dimensional Formula of Plank’s Constant (h), contains the Dimension of–, (a) Linear Motion, (b) Angular momentum, , (c), , Good absorber of heat and good radiator of Heat, , (c) Force, , (d), , Bad absorber and bad radiator of heat., , Ans. (d), , 7., , (d) Energy, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CHSL (10 + 2) Exam 2015], , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , E, Expl:- Because E = hf → h =, , Expl:- Earth is a bad absorber and bad Radiator of Heat., 4., , The Unit of plank’s constant is –, , (b), , Ans. (b), , 3., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Because heat always flows from higher temperature to, lower temperature. So direction of flow of heat always depends, upon their individual temperature and their temperature, difference., , ∴ ∆ Q = ∆U + ∆W, 2., , The Direction of flow of heat between any two systems, depends upon–, (a) Their specific Heat, (b) Their latent heat, (c) Their individual temperature, (d) Amount of heat they contains individually, , (b), , Decreases with increasing temperature., , (c), , Remains constant at al, , f, , E → Energy, , At the Highest value of black body radiations, it, wavelength –, (a) Increases with increasing temperature., , F → Frequency, Dimension of Energy = [M1L2T–2], 1, , so, h =, , M, , 2, , LT, , −1, , −2, , = [M1LT–1], 2, , T, , (d), , On changing temperature, wavelength does not act in, a definite direction., Ans. (b), [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], Expl:- Upon increasing temperature Radiation reaches to their, highest level, but their wavelength decreases and vice-versa., , SSC, , Dimension of Frequency = [T –1], 1, , H=M L2T, 1, , –1, , 1, , = mvr = M L2T, , –1, , 1, , = [M L2T, , –, , 1, , ]×[L ] Where mvr is angular momentum., , The angular momentum of a rigid object is defined as the, product of the moment of inertia and the angular velocity., , (294), , General Studies

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8., , 13., , A white and smooth surface is –, (a), , Good absorber and good reflector of Heat., , (b), , Bad absorber and good reflector of Heat., , (c), , Good absorber and bad reflector of Heat., , (d), , Bad absorber and bad reflector of Heat., , Ans. (b), , (b), , Path by which final product is obtained., , (c), , Physical state of product and Reactant., , Reaction takes place at constant pressure or constant, volume., Ans. (b), [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2012], Expl:- The Heat of a Reaction depends upon the physical, condition of Product, Reactant Pressure and constant volume,, not on the path by which final product is obtained., Soldering of two metals is possible due to the property–, (a) Diffusion, (b) Viscosity, (c) Surface tension, (d) Cohesion, , Ans. (d), , Which of the following characteristic is to be adopted to, use a metal in the Digestive Ingredients?, (a) Low Heat Conductivity, (b) Low electric Conductivity, (c) High Specific Heat, (d) High Heat Conductivity, , Expl:- To use a metal as a digestive ingredients, its high, specific heat is required., , 15., , Due to the contraction of water pipes, , (c), , Due to High atmospheric pressure, , (d), , All of these, , Ans. (a), , Lake Freeze in cold countries in winter, leaving the, water underneath at –, (a), , 00C, , (b) 00F, , (c), , 40C, , (d) 40F, [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Expl:- In cold countries in winter, temperature becomes so, cool and at 00C water gets freeze but at 40C the water at, underneath remain as Liquid., 16., , Kilo Watt Hour is a unit of –, (a) Energy, , (b) Power, , (c) Force, , (d) Momentum, , Ans. (a)[SSC Stenographer Exam 2010, SSC CPO Exam, 2008], , 17., , The temperature at which Reading of Both Fahrenheit, Scale and Celsius Scale are same –, (a), , 400, , (b) –400, , (c), , –340, , (d) –1440, , Ans. (b), , [SSC DEO Exam 2009, MTS Exam 2006], 9, , Expl:- Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion → F = 5 c + 32 9, , [SSC CPO Exam, 2008, Tax Asst. Exam, 2008], , Expl:- In cold regions when temperature becomes less than, 00C, then water gets freeze and below 00C volume of the water, starts increasing but due to the lack of them enough space, excessive pressure act on it and water pipe gets busted., , SSC, , [SSC CGL (Tier-1) Exam 2014], , Ans. (c), , In Extreme cold conditions in cold countries, water, pipes gets busted –, (a) Because on Freezing water expanded, (b), , (d) 40C, , Expl:- KWH is a unit of energy is 1KWH = 1000 × 3600 =, 36×105 = 3.6×106J, → or 3.6 MJ where 106 = 1M or 1 mega = 106., , Ans. (c), , 12., , 00C, , Expl:- Because in winter season, the temperature inside the, earth is more than the temperature of atmosphere and in, summer season temperature of underground water is less than, the atmospheric temperature, so underground water feels cold., , [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam 2015], , Expl:- Solder of two Metals is possible due to the Cohesion., Because during the Joining of two Metals Heat melts the, Solder metal and the solder metal due to capillarity enters into, the narrow space., 11., , (c), , In winter season, water coming out from hand pumps is, Hot because–, (a) In winter our body temperature remains Low, so water, make us feels hot., (b) Inside the earth temperature is more than the, atmospheric temperature., (c) Due to pumping Friction is produced which causes, heat and makes water hot., (d) Water comes out from earth and gains the Heat from, Surrounding., Ans. (b), [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2011], , (d), , 10., , (b) 50C, , 14., , Heat of a Reaction does not depends upon –, Temperature of Reaction., , 30C, , Expl:- At 00C water gets converted in ice., , [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2013], , (a), , (a), Ans. (c), , Expl:- A white surface and smooth surface is a bad absorber, and good reflector of Heat., 9., , The Freezing Point of Fresh water is –, , 5 (–40) + 32 = –72 + 32 = –40, , ∴ at –400 both Fahrenheit and Celsius scale shows same, , reading.IfC=–400 ∴ F =, , (295), , General Studies

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18., , Refrigerator Protects the food from contamination, because –, (a) At its Low temperature Bacteria and Fungus becomes, non-reactive, (b) Germs get died at its temperature., (c), , Germs get freeze at its temperature, , (d), , It makes food free from germs., , Ans. (a), , 22., , 23., , The relative Humidity is expressed in terms of –, (b) Kilogram, , (c) Percent, , (d) Ratio, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Relative Humidity is the Ratio of the water vapor density, , 20., , 24., , ×100, , To produce the Low temperature which of the following, principle is used. –, (a) Super Conductivity, (b), , Joule – Kelvin Effect, , (c), , Heating Effect of current, , (d), , Adiabatic Demagnetization Process, , The rate of cooling depends upon which factor?, (a), , Temperature difference between body and its, surrounding., , (b), , Nature of Radiated surface, , (c), , Area of Radiated Surface, , (d), , All of the above, , Ans. (a), , (a), , Low temperature, , (b), , Low atmospheric pressure, , (c), , High temperature, , (d), , High atmospheric Pressure, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2014], , When a piece of stone is immersed in water, it displace, water of equal –, (a) Density, , (b) Specific Gravity, , (c) Mass, , (d) Volume, [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- When a piece of stone is immersed in water, then it, displace water of equal volume., Density of water is 1G/CC. It is strictly valid at –, (a), , 00C, , (b) 40C, , (c), , 250C, , (d) 1000C, , ∆t, , × ∆q, , 26., , Why clouds are float in atmosphere?, (a) Low Pressure, , (b) Low Density, , (c) Low Viscosity, , (d) Low Temperature, [SSC MTS Exam, 2014], , Expl:- Clouds are formed by the combination of thousands of, small particles of water of ice. Density of these particles is so, low that, they can easily float in air. Due to the condensation, water drops formed., , [SSC CPO Exam, 2015], , ∴ it θ is the Temperature difference and, ∆Q, , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Because at 40C density of water is maximum and, volume of water is minimum., , Ans. (b), , Expl:- By the Newton’s Law of cooling, rate of cooling of an, object for a given area depends upon the temperature, difference between the body and its surrounding., ∆Q is the rate of, ∆t, , 27., , Which of the following causes more burn?, (a) Boiling Water, , (b) Hot Water, , (c) Steam, , (d) None of these, , Ans. (c), , i.e., rate of cooling is directly proportional to the temperature, difference., , SSC, , Why Boiling Point of water decrease with Altitude?, , Ans. (b), , Expl:- It is the most important process, which leads to the absolute, zero temperature. In this process magnetic field is removed from, certain materials serves to their lower temperature., , cooling then, , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam,2007], , Ans. (d), , 25., , Ans. (d), , 21., , (d) Distance, , Expl:- Boiling point of water decreases with altitude because, with increasing Height atmospheric pressure decreases., , [SSC CGL (Tier-1) Exam Exam 2014], , Actual vapor density, Saturation vapor density, , (c) Light, , Ans. (b), , to the saturation water vapor density and expressed in percent, RH =, , (b) Heat, , Expl:- Therm(thm) is the Non-SI unit of Heat. Its equal to, 100000 BTU (British Thermal Unit), , [SSC DEO Exam 2009], , (a) Gram, , (a) Power, Ans. (b), , Expl:- Because a Refrigerator set at 400F or below it and at, this temperature Bacteria and Fungus can’t React so food can, remain safe for Long time., 19., , Therm is the unit of –, , [SSC CPO Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Steam cause more burn, because it contains latent Heat, of vaporization and latent Heat is the amount of Heat required, to change the state of 1g of mass without any change in its, temperature., , (296), , General Studies

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28., , Due to the Horizontally Motion of Air, transfer of Heat, is known as–, (a) Advection, (b) Convection, (c) Conduction, , (d) Radiation, , Ans. (a), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , Expl:- The transfer of Heat by the flow of fluid (air, water), Horizontally is known as advection., 29., , High Temperature, , (b), , Lower Temperature, , (c), , Friction and Wear-Tear, , (d), , Increment in Crystals, [SSC CGL Exam, 2005], , (a), , Temperature of Steam is Higher, , (b), , Steam has latent Heat, , (c), , Steam is a gas and engulf the body quickly, , (a), , Mercury Thermometer, , (d), , Steam pierces through the pores of body quickly., , (b), , Platinum resistance thermometer, , (c), , Thermo electric pyrometer, , (d), , None of these, , 34., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2015], , (a), , High Pressure and Low Temperature, , (b), , Low Temperature and Low Pressure, , (c), , Low Pressure and High Temperature, , (d), , High Pressure and High Temperature, , 35., , Expl:- At Low Pressure and High temperature Real Gas can, act as ideal gas., Only Solids and Liquids, , (b), , Only Liquid and Gases, , (c), , Only Gases and Solids, , (d), , Solids, Liquids and Gases, , Ans. (b), , 36., , Expl:- Convection is the movements of molecules in a solution, (Liquid, gases, plasma) according to their kinetic energy, imparted by Heat energy. It can’s occurs in solids., Which of the following Liquid contains Highest Rate of, vaporization?, (a), , Kerosene Oil, , (b) Water, , (c), , Alcohol, , (d) Petrol, , Alcohol Thermometer, , (b), , Thermometer, , (c), , Maximum Reading thermometer, , (d), , Minimum Reading Thermometer, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2015], , B.P. of Kerosene oil = 1500 – 3000C, , What determines the colour of a star?, (a) Temperature, (b) Distance, (c) Radius, (d) Atmospheric Pressure, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL (Tier-1) Exam 2014], , Expl:- The colour of stars depends upon their temperature., Such as temperature of surface of sun is 6000k, that’s why, appears yellowish., 37., , [SSC Stenographer Exam 2014], , Expl:- Because lower is the Boiling point, more will be the, rate of evaporation, B.P. of Alcohol = 790C B.P. of water = 1000C, B.P. of Petrol = 950C, , (a), , Expl:- Because Freezing point of alcohol is very low – 1120C, and Boiling point is 780C, so it is used for measuring lowest, temperature., , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Ans. (c), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2006], , The minimum temperature is measure by –, , Ans. (a), , Convection occours out of the followings–, , SSC, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CGL Exam 2014], , (a), , To measure very high temperature, we use –, , Expl:- To measure very high temperature thermo electric, pyrometer is used because it can measure – 2000C to 16000C., Mercury thermometer → 300C to 3500C, Platinum Resistor →, 2000 C to 12000C, , A real Gas can act as an ideal gas at –, , Ans. (c), , 32., , (a), , Expl:- Cryogenic means Lower temperature (00C to – 1500C), Engine that works at very low temperature are known as, cryogenic engines. In these fuel is used in the form of Liquid, Hydrogen and Liquid oxygen. This is used in the space ships, and Launching vehicles., , Expl:- During the change of state from Liquid to Gas (vapor), atom of water gains additional Heat, known as Latent heat and, latent heat of vapurisation for water is 540 cal/gram., , 31., , Cryogenic Science is related to –, , Ans. (b), , Burns cause by steam are much more irritated than, those caused by boiling water because –, , Ans. (b), , 30., , 33., , The Hottest part of Gas Flame is known as –, (a) Blue Zone, (b) Non-Luminous Zone, (c) Luminous Zone, (d) Dark Zone, , Ans. (b), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Non-Luminous zone is the Hottest part of the gas flame., Its colour is blue and is the outermost part of gas flame., , (297), , General Studies

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38., , Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single, thick shirt in winters?, (a) Two shirts becomes thicker, so prevent the, transmission of Heat., (b) Layer of Air act as a conductor of Heat between two, thin shirts., (c) Layer of air act as an insulating medium between two, shirts., (d) Radiation of heat does not take place., , Ans. (c), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2008], , 43., , Sawdust will not get metal easily., , (c), , Sawdust is a good conductor of Heat., , (d), , Sawdust is a poor conductor of Heat., [SSC CGL (Tier - 1) Exam 2015], , Temperature inversion is –, Positive Lapse Rate, , (b), , Negative Lapse Rate, , Heat stored in water vapors is –, , (c), , Neutral condition, , (a) Specific Heat, , (b) Latent Heat, , (d), , None of these, , (c) Absolute Heat, , (d) Relative Heat, , Ans. (a), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2008], , (a), , Black and Rough, , (b), , Black and Smooth, , (c), , White and Rough, , (d), , White and Smooth, , Light, 1., , [SSC Stenographer Exam 2011], , Expl:- Because specific heat of water is Higher, so it is also, used for fomentation of patients. As water needs more heat, energy to gets up Heated in the Same way it takes long time to, cools down., , (b), , It does not causes electric shock, , (c), , Due to this container appears beautiful, , (d), , It contains cleanliness, , SSC, , 2., , The threshold frequency is the frequency below which–, (a), , Photocurrent decreases with voltage, , (b), , Photoelectric emission is not possible, , (c), , Photocurrent is constant, , (d), , Photocurrent increases with voltage, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam, Tier –1 Exam, 2014], , Expl:- When electromagnetic radiation such as X– Rays strikes on, a metal surface then electron gets emitted from it this known as, photoelectric effect. The minimum frequency required to eject out, the electron is known as threshold frequency., , 3., , [SSC CHSL (10+2) Exam, 2011], , Expl:- Wood is a bad conductor of Heat. So transfer of Heat, does not occour through it from metallic teapot., , [SSC CHSL Exam 2015], , Expl:- Due to interference and diffraction of light, it was clear, that light travels in the form of wave but still it was not clear, that light is either longitudinal or transverse but with the help, of polarization, it is proved that light is of transverse nature., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], , Why are the Handles of Metallic teapots made up of, wood?, (a) Wood is a bad conductor of Heat, , (d) Refraction, , Ans. (c), , Water is used in Heated water of polyethenes because–, (a) It is easily available., (b) It is cheap and not harmful., (c) Its specific heat is more., (d) Water can be easily Heated., , Ans. (c), , Which of the following phenomenon helps to conclude, that light is a transverse wave?, (a) Interference, (b) Diffraction, (c) Polarization, , Expl:- When a body is black and Rough then it absorb, maximum Heat. By Kirchoffs Rule is it a good radiator also., , Ans. (a), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2012], , Expl:- Lapse rate is considered positive when the temperature, decreases with elevation and negative when temperature, increases with elevation. The decrease in the temperature with, elevation is known as Lapse., , A Body absorb Maximum amount Heat, when it is–, , Ans. (a), , 42., , (b), , Expl:- Sawdust is a poor conductor of Heat, due to which Heat, can’t pass through it and prevents ice from melting., 44., , Expl:- Latent Heat. When a substance changes phase, that is it, goes from either a solid to a liquid or liquid to gas., , 41., , Sawdust does not stick to the ice., , (a), , Ans. (b), , 40., , (a), , Ans. (d), , Expl:- Because air traps between the two shirts act as an, insulting medium and air is a bad conductor of Heat., 39., , Ice is packed in sawdust because –, , Which of the following produced by the solar energy, transformation by using photovoltaic cell?, (a) Light Energy, (b) Electric Energy, (c) Heat Energy, , Ans. (b), , (298), , (d) Mechanical Energy, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], , General Studies

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Expl:- In Photo voltic cell, solar energy gets converted into, electric energy. It is based upon the photoelectric effect., 4., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2010], , Increasing wavelength, , λ → Wavelength, f → Frequency, The time of exposure required for taking photograph of, an object depends upon –, (a) Brightness of object (b) Skill of photographer, , (c) Violet, Ans. (c), , 12., , (d) Blue, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2015], , 4, , (b), , 5, , (c), , 6, , (d), , 7, [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , I =Indigo, O = Orange, , B = Blue, R = Red, , G = Green, , Atomic clock transitions depends upon the –, (a) Sodium, , (b) Cesium, , (c) Magnesium, , (d) Aluminum, [SSC CGL Exam, 2010], , Concave Lens always forms the image –, (a), , Real and Erect, , (b), , Virtual and Erect, , (c), , Real and Inverted, , (d), , Virtual and Inverted, [SSC CGL Exam, 2010], , Expl:- Because it always forms image between focus and towards, , (c), (d), , More powerfull lenses are used in electron microscope, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2015], , Expl:- Because in Electron microscope, image of thing, particles is formed by fast moving electrons and wavelength of, these electrons are less than wavelength of light so they can, form a clear image of very tiny particles., Primary colors in a visual display unit are –, , (a), , Ans. (b), , Wavelength of electron is less than the wavelength of, light, Electron contains more energy than particles of light., , 8., , White Light constituents the colours –, , Expl:- Atomic clock depends upon cesium transitions., , Electron Microscope is more magnifier than light, microscope because –, (a) Velocity of electron is less than velocity of light., (b), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2012], , Ans. (b), , Expl:- Because violet has least wavelength and max refractive, index in the Glass., 7., , (d) Brightness, , V = Violet, Y = Yellow, 11., , A plane glass slab is kept over coloured letters which, appears least raised is –, (a) Red, (b) Green, , (c) Luminous density, , Expl:- White Light is a mixture of seven colours given as, , Expl:- In photography exposure time depends upon the, brightness of object., 6., , (b) Luminous Intensity, , Ans. (d), , Closeness of object (d) Size of object, [SSC CGL Exam, 2013], , (a) Luminous Flux, , Expl:- The SI unit of luminous flux is the lumen (lm). One, lumen is defined as the luminous flux of light produced by a, light source that emits one candela of luminous intensity over a, solid angle of one steradian., , Max = Violet, , Ans. (a), , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Ans. (a), , 10., , λ Max = Red f, , (c), , Red, Green, Yellow, , Lumen is a unit of –, , 9., , Expl:- Because wavelength(λ) of violet colour is minimum and, in the prism refractive index of this colour is maximum, deviation of colour depends upon its wavelength and its, refractive index in the prism. Increasing frequency., VIBGYOR, , 5., , (d), , Expl:- Visual display unit contains primary colours RGB., , (d) Green, , Ans. (c), , Red, White, Yellow, , Ans. (b), , Which of the following colour shows maximum, deviation on passing white light through prism?, (a) White, (b) Red, (c) Violet, , (c), , object and its virtual, erect and smaller in size than object., , 13., , Concave lens always form image –, (a), , Real image, , (b), , Virtual image, , (c), , According to specialty of body image is formed, , (d), , According to curvature of lens image is formed., , Ans. (b), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], , Expl:- See the exaplanation of above Question, 14., , To get the magnified and virtual image mirror is used.–, , (a), , Red, Yellow, Blue, , (a) Plane Mirror, , (b) Convex Mirror, , (b), , Red, Green, Blue, , (c) Concave Mirror, , (d) Concave Lens, , SSC, , (299), , General Studies

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Ans. (c), , (c) Nuclear Force, , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Concave mirrors can be thought of as being made from, the silvered inside of a sphere., 15., , Which of the following always makes the smaller image, of body, which is placed in front of it?, (a) Plane Mirror, (b) Convex Mirror, (c) Convex Lens, , (d) Concave Mirror, , Ans. (b), , Nuclear Force → Strongest force, Gravitational force → Weakest, , 21., , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , What is magnifying Lens?, Convex lens with large focal length, , (b), , Concave lens with small focal length, , (c), , Concave lens with small focal length, , (d), , Convex lens with smaller focal length., , 22., , [SSC LDC Exam, 2005], , In Real Magnifying Lens is a –, (a), , Plane concave Lens, , (b), , Concave Lens, , (c), , Convex Lens, , (d), , Cylindrical Lens, , Ans. (c), , 23., , The photoelectric effect is described as the ejection of, electrons from the surface of a metal when –, (a) It is Heated, , (d) Catalyst, [Tax Asst. Exam 2008], , What is a Hologram?, (a), , Graphical Representation of Frequency distribution, , (b), , 3D– MRI, , (c), , A 3D Shadow to reproduce the Photographic Record, , (d), , A Liquid Crystal Display, [SSC Stenographer Exam, 2005], , What is the working principle of periscope?, (a) Refraction, , (b) Total Internal Reflection, , (c) Diffraction, , (d) Reflection, , Ans. (d), , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2008], , Expl:- A periscope is an instrument for observation over,, around or through an object. It is used in the submarines by, Soliders and to observe the energy activities in war field. It is, based on the Reflection of Light., 24., , Optical fiber is based upon the principle of–, , (b), , It is placed in the strong electric field., , (c), , Electron of Suitable velocity impinge on it., , (a) Refraction, , (b) Scattering, , (d), , Light of Suitable Wavelength falls on it., , (c) Diffraction, , (d) Total internal Reflection, , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2013], , Expl:- In photo electric effect electrons are eject out from the, metal surface., Which of the following gase is used in the Yellowish, lamps used as street Lights?, (a) Sodium, (b) Neon, (c) Hydrogen, Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2011], , Which has strongest force in nature –, (a) Electric Force, , SSC, , Ans. (d), , (b) Gravitational Force, , [SSC CGL Exam, 2014], , Expl:- Optical fiber works on the principle based upon total, internal reflection. It constituent the three parts. (a) Core (b), cladding (c) Coating, 25., , (d) Nitrogen, , Expl:- On the road oftenly Sodium Lamps of very high, intensity are used, in which Neon Gas is used., 20., , (c) Oxygen, , Expl:- In Holography technique light scattered from the object, is recorded and then presents in such a way that appears three, dimensional but in real its only two Dimensional., , [SSC Stenographer Exam 2011], , Ans. (d), , 19., , (b) Heat, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Convex lenses are thicker at the middle. Rays of light, that pass through the lens are brought closer together (they, converge)., 18., , (a) Light, , Expl:- Photo oxidation process is initiated by Light., , Expl:- Magnifying lens is a convex lens of small focal length., Convex lens act as magnifying lens., 17., , Photo oxidation process is initiated by –, , Ans. (a), , (a), , Ans. (c), , [Tax Asst. Exam 2008], , Expl:- There are mainly four types of forces (1) Electric Force, (2) Gravitational force (3) Nuclear Force (4) Magnetic Force., , Expl:- In always from a smaller, erect and virtual image., 16., , (d) Magnetic Force, , Who invented the optical fiber?, (a) Samuel Cohen, , (b) Narinder Kapany, , (c) Percy l Spencer, , (d) T.H. Maimah, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Optical fiber is a flexible, transparent fiber which is, made up to pure silica and acts on the principle of total internal, reflection. In 1952 an Indian –Born American physicist known, for his work in optical fiber., , (300), , General Studies

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Chemistry, Expl:- Electron is a negatively charged particle discovered by, J.J. Thomson in cathode rays experiment. Electrons revolve, around the nucleus in atom. Mass of electron is (me)9-1×10–, 31kg and charge on electron is 1.6×10–19C. Proton is a, positively charged and Neutron is negatively charged particle., , Atomic Structure, 1., , Who proposed the Atomic principle of matter?, (a) Pascal, , (b) Dalton, , (c) Newton, , (d) Avogadro, , 6., , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2014], , Ans. (b), , Expl:- Dalton proposed the atomic theory of Matter., According to this atom is made up of very smaller indivisible, particles which are known as atoms., 2., , Which two basic forces are able to provide on attractive, force between the two neutrons?, (a) Gravitational and Electro state, (b), , Some other forces, , (c), , Gravitational and Nuclear, , (d), , Electro state and Nuclear, , Ans. (c), , Ans. (b), , 7., , 8., , (d) May increaser decrease, , (b) D-Block, , (c) P-Block, , (d) F-Block, , SSC, , (d), , Radiations, [SSC Stenographer Exam, 2012], , Which of the following element is most electronegative?, (a) Sodium, , (b) Oxygen, , (c) Chlorine, , (d) Fluorine, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2013], , Which of the following determines the chemical, properties of an element?, (a) Number of protons (b) Number of electrons, (c) Number of neutrons (d) All of the above, , 9., , The product equivalent weight and valency of an, element is equal to–, (a) Atomic weight, (b) Vapor density, (c) Specific heat, (d) Molecular weight., , [SSC LDC Exam, 2005], , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2013], , Expl:- The product of equivalent weight and valency of an, element is equal to its atomic weight., 10., , Orientation of atomic orbital is controlled by –, (a) Principle Quantum number, (b) Magnetic Quantum number, (c) Electron spin quantum number, (d) Azimuthally Quantum number, , Ans. (b), , (d) Electron, , [SSC CGL Exam, 2012], , Expl:- Chemical properties of an element depends upon the, number of electrons revolving around the nucleus of atom., , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2013], , Which of the following particle being charged, negatively?, (a) Proton, (b) Neutron, , Ans. (d), , Electromagnetic waves, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2014], , (a) S-Block, , (c) Positron, , (c), , Expl:- Fluorine is most electronegative element while, Francium is most electropositive element in periodic table., , Expl:- According to Aufbau principle electronic configuration, of almost all element is possible and thus according to energy, level block are divided as s,p,d,f block. Increasing order of, energy is given as S<P<D<F. Atomic number of cu and cr is 29, and 24 respectively, so cu is placed in d-block elements., 5., , Stream of electrons, , Expl:- Cathode rays are stream of electrons., , Element having atomic number 29 is related to –, , Ans. (b), , (b), , Ans. (d), , Expl:- When a bond is formed between two atoms, then energy, of system will decrease., 4., , Stream of α-particles, , Ans. (b), , When a bond is formed between two atoms, the energy, so system will be–, (a) Increase, (b) Decrease, (c) Remain the Same, , (a), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2012], , Expl:- In the attraction between the two neutron there are two, force (i) Gravitational (ii) Nuclear, 3., , Cathode rays are–, , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2013], , Expl:- Orientation of atomic orbital is controlled by magnetic, quantum number., , (333), , General Studies

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11., , Who is awarded by Noble prize for the discovery is, neutron?, , 16., , (a), , Chadwick, , (b) Rutherford, , (a), , Isotopes, , (b) Isobars, , (c), , Neels Bohr, , (d) Rontgen, , (c), , Isotones, , (d) Allotrops, , [SSC LDC Exam, 2005], , Ans. (a), , Expl:- Neutron is discovered by J. Chadwick in 1932–80 that, he is awarded by Nobel prize Newton is a Neutral particle and, its mass is equal to the mass of Hydrogen atom., 12., , An Element Atomic number 17 and Mass number 36,, then number of neutrons present in it–, (a), 17, (b) 19, (c), 36, (d) 53, , Expl:- Number of Neutrons = Mass number – Atomic number, present in an element, = 36-17= 19, , 14., , Which of the following has maximum Mass?, (a) Electron, (b) Proton, (c) Neutron, (d) Nucleus of Hydrogen, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Mass of the following is given as., (me) electron = 0.000549 (amu), , 19., , Amu = Atomic Mass Unit, , atomic number but different mass number. Isotopes of Hydrogen →, H1 H1 → Protium, , SSC, , What is the value of Avogadro number?, (a), , 6.023 × 1023, , (b), , 6.023 × 1022, , (c), , 6.023 × 1024, , (d), , 6.023 × 1025, [SSC MTS Exam, – 2013], , Which of the following is not a nucleon?, (a) Proton, , (b) Electron, , (c) Neutron, , (d) Positron, [SSC CGL Exam, 2013], , Chemical behavious of an element depends upon its–, (a), , Number of protons in nucleus, , (b), , Number of Neutrons in nucleus, , (c), , Number of electrons revolving around nucleus, , (d), , Number of nucleons in nucleus, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2010], , Expl:- Number of electrons orbiting around the nucleus the, chemical behavious of an element depends upon the no of, electrons orbiting around the nucleus., 21., , 1, , H13 H13 → Tritium, , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2013], , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Isotopes are the atoms of the same element having similar, , 1, , (d) Isoelectrons, , Expl:- Positron is the antiparticle of an electron, because, its, mass and charge equal to electron. It’s a positively charged, fundamental particle. Nucleon are the constituent particles of, atomic nucleus., , Nucleus of Hydrogen = 1.00783 (amu), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2015], , (c) Isotones, , Ans. (d), , (mn) Neutron = 1.00867 (amu), , Ans. (c), , (b) Isobar, , Expl:- Avogardro number is the number of units in one mole of, any substance equal to 6.023 × 1023. It is also known as avagadro, number or avagadro constant (N) = 6.023 × 1023 particles., , 20., , Atoms having equal number of protons but different, number of Neutrons are called –, (a) Positive Ion, (b) Negative ion, (c) Isotopes, (d) Higgs boson, , (a) Isotopes, , Ans. (a), , (mp) Proton = 1.00728 (amu), , 15., , Nucleotide have same atomic number are called:, , Ans. (a), , 18., , [SSC Stenographer Exam, 2005], , Expl:- Atomic weight = Atomic number (No of Protons) + No, of neutrons, 35 = 18+17, , Expl:- Atoms having equal number of neutrons but different, number of protons are called Isotones. For Example, O168 O168 , N157 N157 No of neutrons in O → 16–8 = 8, No, of Neutrons in N = 15–7 = 8., , Expl:- Nucleoids having same atomic number are known as, Isotopes., , Which of the following element has relative atomic, weight that is made up to atom containing each of 17, protons, 18 Neutrons and 17 Electrons?, (a), 52, (b) 35, (c), 18, (d) 17, , Ans. (b), , [SSC Stenographer Exam, 2005], , Ans. (c), , 17., , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2008], , Ans. (b), , 13., , Atoms having same no of neutron but different no of, electrons or protons are called –, , Atomic nuclei are composed of–, (a), , Protons and electrons, , (b), , Protons and Isotones, , (c), , Electrons and neutrons, , (d), , Protons and neutrons, , Ans. (d), , (334), , [SSC FCI Exam, 2012], , General Studies

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(c), , Expl:- Protons and neutrons are found in nucleus and an, electron revolves around the nucleus in different orbitals., 22., , (d), , The fundamental particles that composed on atom are–, (a), , Proton, electron, meson, , (b), , Proton, electron, photo, , (c), , Proton, electron, Neutron, , (d), , Proton, electron, Deuteron, , Ans. (c), , 27., , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2006, SSC CHSL Exam, 2013], , Charge on Neutron = Zero (Neutral) No charge, , (a), , 2, 8, 10, , (b) 2, 6, 8, 4, , (c), , 2, 8, 8, 2, , (d) 2, 10, 8, , 28., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2010], , Shell, , K, , L, , M, , N, , No. of Electrons, , 2, , 8, , 8, , 2, , (a) Rutherford, , (b) Seaborg, , (c) Lorens, , (d) Kurchatov, , 29., , Due to dust, , (c), , Oxidation of cellulose, , (d), , Lack of ventilation, [SSC MTS Exam, – 2014], , Which of the following is strongest oxidizing agent?, (a) Oxygen, , (b) Chlorine, , (c) Fluorine, , (d) Iodine, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2015], , Positive oxidation state of oxygen is possible only in–, (a) OF2, , (b) Cl2O, , (c) H2O, , (d) N2O, , Ans. (a), , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2013], , Ans. (b), , [SSC Steno– 2011, SSC CHSL Exam, 2010], , Expl:- Normally oxidation state of oxygen is –2 but in OF2 its, oxidation number is +2., 30., , Expl:- Seaborg is a synthetic element with atomic number 106, and mass number 269 in d-block. In 1951 American chemist, Theodore Seaborg awarded by Nobel Prize for the discovery of, total 10 elements. Atomic number 106 element is one of them., It is also known as Seaborgiom. Its symbol is sg., , What is the oxidation number of Nickel in K4[Ni(CN)4]?, (a), , Zero, , (b), , +4, , (c), , –4, , (d), , +8, , Ans. (a), , 31., , (b) NH4Cl, (d) SO2, , If Mg Cl2 contains one Millions of Mg2+ Ions, then how, many Chloride Ions are present in it?, (a) 10 Million, (b) One million, (c) Two million, , Ans. (c), Expl:- In Ammonium chloride (NH4Cl), NH4 + and Cl– form, ionic bond. While Hydrogen ion and Nitrogen Ions forms, covalent bonds and co-ordinate bonds., 26., , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2013], , Expl:- In K4[Ni(CN)4], oxidation number of Nickel is Zero., , Mark the compound which posses Ionic, Covalent and, Co–ordinate bond:, , (c) SO3, Ans. (b), , (b), , Expl:- Fluorine is the strongest oxidizing agent and its, oxidation number is 1. Its electro negativity is more as compare, to other elements oxidation number indicate the degree of, oxidation or (Loss of electron) of an atom in a compound., , Who discovered the element Atomic number 106?, , H2 O, , Continue use of book, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- Electronic configuration of element Atomic number, 20(ca) calcium, , (a), , (a), , Ans. (c), , Electronic configuration of Element Atomic number 20, is –, , Ans. (c), , 25., , Paper of old books turns to brownish color due to –, , Expl:- Paper of old books turns to brownish due to oxidation, of cellulose., , Charge on Proton = Positive, , 24., , In its aqueous solution Red Litmus turns to Blue, Litmus, Ans. (d), [SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], Expl:- Ammonia is a colourless gas with a pungent smell. It is, highly miscible with water. Ammonium Hydroxide [NH4OH], is an aqueous solution of Ammonia. It turns red Litmus to blue., , Expl:- Electrons, Proton, Neutron are the fundamental particles, of an atom. Electron was discovered by JJ Thomson, Proton, was discovered by Rutherford and Neutron was discovered by, Chadwick., Charge on electron = Negative, , 23., , It is a yellowish gas, , (d) Half million, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- Mg Cl2 → Mg2+ + 2Cl–, , Property of Ammonia is –, , Number of particles in a mole (atom, mole ale or ions) are, definite, , (a), , It is miscible in water, , ∴ Ions in Mg2+ = one million, , (b), , It is an colourless gas, , ∴ ions in 2Cl– = 2 × one million = to million., , SSC, , (335), , General Studies

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32., , When Helium atom Loses electron, then it becomes–, , (b), , Protons and Neutrons, , (a), , Proton, , (c), , Electrons and Neutrons, , (b), , Positive Helium ion, , (d), , Only Protons, , (c), , Negative Helium Ion, , (d), , Alpha Particle, , Ans. (b), , Ans. (b), [SSC CGL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- When helium atom Loses electron, then it form positive, helium ion., He(g) → He+(g) + e–, 33., , Expl:- Pure Substance made up of only one type of atoms is, called an element subatomic particle present inside the nucleus, is proton and neutron sum of proton and neutrons is equal to, atomic number., , Main Metals, , The mass number of a nucleus is –, (a), , Always less than its atomic number, , (b), , Always more than its atomic number, , (c), , Always equal to its atomic number, , 1., , Sometimes more and sometimes equal to its atomic, number, Ans. (d), [SSC CHSL Exam, 2010], , The weight of 6.023 × 1022 atoms of carbon is –, (b) 120gram, , (c) 1-2gram, , (d) 0-12gram, , 2., , Expl:- Both approaches are correct. Avogadro’s number is, 6.02214129×1023 and represents the number of carbon-12 atoms in, 12 grams of unbound carbon-12 in the ground electronic state., 12grams/6.02214129×1023=1.9926467×10−23grams. The unified, atomic mass unit (u) is 1.660538921×10−24 grams., , 35., , Which of the following particle has the dual nature of, particle wave?, (a) Neutron, (b) Electron, (c) Meson, , The use of Heat treatment of ore that includes smelting, and roasting is termed as–, (a) Cry metallurgy, (b) Pyrometallurgy, (c), , Electrometallurgy (d) Hydrometallurgy, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- Pyrometallurgy is the branch of science and technology, concerned with the use of the High temperature to extract and, purify metals. It consists of the thermal treatment of minerals, and metallurgical ore (calcinations, Roasting, Refining and, Smelting). Fe, Cu, Zn, Cr, Tin etc. extracted by this process., 3., , (d) Proton, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2013], , Expl:- Heating effect of electric current is used in the, appliances electric Heater, electric iron, Room Heater etc., These Heating devices are operated by coils of very High, Resistance, which are made up of alloy Nichrome., Nichrome is an alloy of Nickel, chromium and iron., , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2013], , Ans. (c), , (d) German Silver, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- The mass number of an atom is equal to the number of, neutrons and number of protons present in it, which is, sometimes more or sometimes equal to its atomic number., (a) 12gram, , An alloy used in making heating elements for electric, heating devices is –, (a) Solder, (b) Alloy steel, (c) Nichrome, , (d), , 34., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2015], , [SSC CGL Exam, 2015], , Which of the following does not contains silver?, (a) German Silver, , (b) Horn Silver, , (c) Ruby Silver, , (d) Lunar Silver, , Ans. (a), Expl:- Electron is an atomic particle having dual nature of particle, wave. De Broglie explain in His Hypothesis that when electrons, passes through the solid crystal surface then it show diffraction, phenomenon, which is the property of wave. Davisson Germen, also prove that electrons have De Broglie Wavelength–, , hh, , P → Momentum, M → Mass, ν → Velocity, 36., , Mass number is the sum of –, (a), , SSC, , Expl:- German Silver contains copper (60%), Zinc (20%) and, Nickel (20%)., 4., , h h, , Λ = p p = mv mv, H → Plants constant, , [SSC CGL Exam, 2013], , Aluminum is extracted from –, (a) MICA, , (b) Copper, , (c) Bauxite, , (d) Gold, , Ans. (c), , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2014], , Expl:- Aluminum is not found in native (free) state. It is found, in combining state with different minerals. Aluminum has three, principal ores Bauxite, Diaspora, cryolite., Bauxite → Al2O3.2H2O, Diaspore → Al2O3.H2O, Cryolite →, Na3. AlF6, , Electrons and Protons, , (336), , General Studies

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5., , The ore of Aluminum is –, (a) Florspar, , (b) Bauxite, , (c) Hematite, , (d) Chalco Pyrites, , Ans. (b), , Expl:- Copper and Zinc combined to form Brass. In the, presence of Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) Zn reacts with Hydrogen, and form a compound Zinc Hydroxide of Ugly red colour and, copper react with sulphur to form a black coloured compound, copper sulphide and as a result of it brass gets discoloured., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- It is a mixture of hydrous aluminum oxides, aluminum, hydroxides, clay minerals, and insoluble materials such as, quartz, hematite, magnetite, siderite, and goethite. The, aluminum minerals in bauxite can include: gibbsite Al(OH)3,, boehmite AlO(OH), and, diaspore, AlO(OH)., Uses: Primary ore of aluminum, also used as an abrasive, Diagnostic Properties: Often exhibits pisolitic structure; color, Chemical Composition: Variable but always rich in aluminum, oxides and aluminum ..., Mohs Hardness: 1 to 3, 6., , (a) Copper and Zinc, , (b) Copper and Tin, , (c) Copper and silver, , (d) Copper and Nickel, , Expl:- Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. The propitiation of, Zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brass with, varying properties. It is also used as a decorative item as it, shines as gold. In Locks, Gear, Valve and Musical instrument it, is used and its flexible as compare to other metals., Brass is made of –, , Expl:- Fiber glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic., 11., , (b) Tin and lead, , (c) Copper and Zinc, , (d) Copper, tin and Zinc, , 12., , 13., , Maximum permissible concentration of copper in, drinking water in mg/L is –, (a), , 0.01, , (b) 0.05, , (c), , 1.0, , (d) 2.0, [SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], , Brass gets discoloured in air due to the presence of, which gas in air?, (a) Nitrogen, (b) Hydrogen sulphide, (c) Oxygen, , Ans. (b), , SSC, , By Heating, , (b), , By Oxidation, , (c), , Electrolytic decomposition, , (d), , Zone refining Method, [SSC MTS Exam, – 2008], , Non-Metal found in Liquid state is –, (a) Bromine, , (b) Nitrogen, , (c) Fluorine, , (d) Chlorine, , (d) Carbon dioxide, [SSC CGL Exam, 2013], , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2013], , The phenomenon of ejection of electrons from the metal, surface when a light of suitable frequency falls on it is, called–, (a) Electric decomposition, (b), , Ionization, , (c), , Photoelectric effect, , (d), , None of the above, , Ans. (c), , Expl:- According to the notification published by WHO, ‘Guidelines for drinking water quality’ in 2011 (4th edition),, Maximum permissible concentration of Copper in drinking, water is 2.0mg/L, 9., , (a), , Expl:- Bromine belongs to 7th group of periodic table and only, this Non-Metal is found is Liquid state at normal temperature., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], , Ans. (d), , Purification of copper is done by –, , Expl:- Copper is found in both free and combined state. Its, purification is done by Electrolytic decomposition., , Expl:- Brass is a metal alloy made of copper and zinc; the, proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range, of brasses with varying properties. It is a substitutional alloy:, atoms of the two constituents may replace each other within the, same crystal structure., 8., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2011], , Ans. (a), , (a) Copper and tin, , (d) Fiber glass, , Ans. (d), , Ans. (c), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2014], , Ans. (c), , Which type of Glass is used for making glass reinforced, plastic?, (a) Pyex glass, (b) Quartz glass, (c) Flint glass, , Brass contains –, , Ans. (a), , 7., , 10., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2006], , Expl:- When a Light of suitable frequency falls on the surface, of metal, then electrons eject out from it, this phenomenon is, known as photoelectric effect., 14., , Type of metals used in Printing in alloy of–, (a) Lead and Copper, , (b) Lead and Antimony, , (c) Lead and Bismuth, , (d) Lead and Zinc, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2006], , Expl:- Type of Metal Used in Printing in alloy of Lead, tin and, Antimony and their quantity in % given as follows., Lead = 60–86%, Antimony = 11–, 30%, Tin = 3–20%, , (337), , General Studies

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15., , Acute Lead poisoning is also known as –, (a) Itai–Itai, , (b) Plumbism, , (c) Neuralgia, , (d) Byssinosis, , Ans. (b), , (c) Ammonia, , Expl:- Hygroscopic substances are the substance which absorb, water vapors readily from its surrounding such as sugar,, Honey, ethanol etc., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2010], , 21., , 1., , Oxidation, , (a) Gold, , (b) Silver, , 2., , Reduction, , (c) Mercury, , (d) Copper, , 3., , Chemical reaction with oxygen, , 4., , Chemical reaction with CO2, , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2014], , Expl:- Mercury has least melting point. In its outer orbital, Binding energy of electron is more. So an electron does not, participate in Metallic bonding and does not form crystal. At, room temperature – 38.830C it remain in Liquid State., Which of the following metal forms Amalgam with, other metals?, (a) Lead, (b) Zinc, (c) Mercury, , Amalgam is an alloy in which the base metal is–, (a) Aluminum, , (b) Mercury, , (c) Copper, , (d) Zinc, , Ans. (b), , 19., , [SSC CHSL Exam, 2011], , (a) Due to oxidation, , (b) Due to carbonation, , (c) Due to exidation, , (d) Due to corrosion, [SSC Tax Asst. Exam,2007], , The rusting of iron metal in air needs both–, (a), , Carbon dioxide and Moisture, , (b), , Water and Paint, , (c), , Oxygen and grease, , (d), , Oxygen and Moisture, , Ans. (d), , [SSC CGL Exam,2014], , Expl:- Rust is an iron oxide, usually red oxide formed by the, redox reaction of iron and oxygen in the presence of water or air, moisture. Several forms of rust are distinguishable both visually, and by spectroscopy, and form under different circumstances., , (a), , Bromine water, , (b), , Acidic Potassium Permanganate, , Which of the following is required for the rusting of, iron?, (a) Oxygen and carbon dioxide, , (c), , Hydrogen Para oxide, , (b), , Oxygen and water, , (d), , Alkaline Potassium Permanganate, , (c), , Only carbon dioxide, , (d), , Only oxygen, , Ans. (d), , 24., , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2013], , Expl:- Baeyers reagent is Alkaline Potassium Permanganate, (KMnO4), 20., , (d) 1 and 3, , Expl:- Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in, oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion. Reduction is the, gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule,, atom, or ion., , [SSC Stenographer Exam,2012], , What is Baeyer’s reagent?, , (c) 3 and 4, , Ans. (a), , 23., , Expl:- Mercury is used in thermometers, barometers,, manometers, sphygmomanometers, float valves, mercury, switches, mercury relays, fluorescent lamps and other devices,, though concerns about the element’s toxicity have led to, mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers being largely, phased out in clinical environments in favor of alternatives, such as alcohol- or galinstan-filled glass thermometers and, thermistor-or infrared-based electronic instruments., , (b) 2 and 3, , Expl:- In the Presence of Moisture and oxygen oxidation occur, which deposited a Reddish–Brown Layer on iron. This Reddish, brown Layer on iron is rest (Fe2O3) ferric oxide., 22. Rusting of Iron is –, , [SSC CGL Exam,2005], , Expl:- Mercury on reacting with other metals form Amalgam., For Example- Dental Amalgam (Silver-Mercury), Potassium, Amalgam, Sodium Amalgam, gold Amalgam, Aluminum, Amalgam etc. Mercury is used in thermometer., , (a) 1 and 2, Ans. (d), , (d) Copper, , Ans. (c), , 18., , Which of the following causes Rusting of iron?, , Which of the following metal has least melting point?, , Ans. (c), , 17., , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2014], , Ans. (d), , Expl:- Disease caused by lead poisoning is known as, Plumbism. It is also known as, 16., , (d) Water Vapors, , Hygroscopic substances are those substance which, ready absorb–, (a) Hydrogen Sulphide (b) Carbon Mono oxide, , SSC, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2011], , Expl:- The presence of water and oxygen is essential for the, rusting of iron. Impurities in the iron, the presence of water, vapor, acids, salts and carbon dioxide hastens rusting. Pure iron, does not rust in dry and carbon dioxide free air., , (338), , General Studies

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It also does not rust in pure water, free from dissolved salts., Metals like chromium, zinc and magnesium prevent rusting to, a great extent and alkalis also help to prevent rusting., 25., , Iron rusts quickly in –, (a) Rain water, , (b) Distilled water, , (c) Sea water, , (d) River water, , Ans. (c), , (a), , Decreases its weight, , (b), , Increases its weight, , (c), , Remains same, , (d), , Can’t say (unpredictable), , Expl:- Purity of gold is measured in carat. 24 carat gold is pure, gold % of pure gold in 18 carat gold can be found by following, 18, , Purity of gold is expressed in terms of carat. Purest, form of gold is–, (a) 24 Carat, (b) 99.6 Carat, (c) 91.6 Carat, , (d) 22 Carat, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2007], , Expl:- That is the carat of pure gold?, There are many different recipes for gold alloys, for our, purposes we will just describe the more common jewellery, alloys. 24ct (twenty four carat) gold is pure gold, so all 24, parts are pure gold. Soft and extremely durable., 32., , The King of metal is –, , (a), , Physical change, , (a) Gold, , (b) Silver, , (b), , Electric change, , (c) Iron, , (d) Aluminum, , (c), , Photo Chemical change, , (d), , None of the above, , Ans. (a), [SSC MTS Exam, – 2013], , Expl:- Chemical changes are the changes, in which new product, formed and properties of this new product is completely different, from the base particle. The product formed by the chemical, change cannot be reversed in its base matter such as Rusting of, Iron, curding of Milk, cooking of food, burning of candle etc., , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2002, SSC CHSL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- Gold is the most valuable metal. It does not formed by, any kind of alloy. 24 carat is the purest form of gold. Gold can, be dissolves in aqua regia., 33., , Standard 18 carat Gold sold in the Market is –, (a), , 82 parts of gold and 18 parts of Metal, , (b), , 18 parts of gold and 82 parts other metal, , Which of the following is not a chemical change?, , (c), , 18 parts gold and 6 parts other metal, , (a), , Burning of paper, , (d), , 9 parts gold and 15 parts other metal, , (b), , Digestion of food, , Ans. (a), , (c), , Conversion of water into steam, , (d), , Burning of coal, , Ans. (c), , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2014], , If the bullets could not be removed from gunshot injury, of a man, it May cause poisoning by–, (a) Mercury, (b) Lead, , SSC, , [SSC Sec off. Exam 2006], , Expl:- Standard 18 carat Gold Sold in Market Contains 82, parts Gold and 18 Parts of Metal., 34., , Expl:- Conversion of water into steam is a physical change., Because it is a physical change and it is reversible process. So, water can be obtained again from this steam., 29., , (b) 80%, , (c) 75%, (d) 60%, Ans. (c), [SSC CPO Exam, 2005, SSC MTS Exam, – 1999], , 31., , What is rusting of Iron?, , Ans. (d), , 28., , 100%, , method– 24 ×100 = 75%, , Expl:- Rusting of iron is a chemical process. By rusting weight, of iron increase Product formed by Rusting is Ferric oxide. Its, deposited over iron as a reddish brown layer., a molecule consisting of iron and oxygen. When rust forms, the, mass of the iron object is increased by the mass of oxygen that, has combined with some of the iron., 27., , The ratio of pure gold in 18 carat gold is –, (a), , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2008], , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam, 2010], , Expl:- If the bullets could not be removed from gunshot injury, of a man, it causes poisoning in the body due to the presence of, Lead., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2014], , The rusting of iron–, , (d) Arsenic, , Ans. (b), , 30., , Expl:- Iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of water and air, and forms rust. Rust plays an important role in the corrosion of, iron water containing salt (such as sea water) cause rusting of, iron faster., 26., , (c) Iron, , German Silver contains following Metals –, (a), , Copper, Zinc, Nickel, , (b), , Copper, Zinc, Silver, , (c), , Copper, Zinc, Aluminum, , (d), , Zinc, Silver Nickel, , Ans. (a), , (339), , [SSC LDC Exam, 2005], , General Studies

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(c) Corrosion, , Expl:- German Silver Contains Following Metals–, , Ans. (a), , Copper = 50%, Zinc = 35%, Nickel = 15%, , 35., , Copper Silver, Nickel, , (b), , Copper, Zinc, Nickel, , (c), , Copper, Zinc, Aluminum, , (d), , Copper, Nickel, Aluminum, , Ans. (b), , 40., , Which of the following is not contained by the German, Silver?, (a) Copper, (b) Nickel, (c) Silver, , (a) Slugging, , (b) Leaching, , (c) Zone Melting, , (d) Smelting, [SSC CGL Exam, 2015], , Expl:- Ultra purification of Metal is done by zone Melting, Method. In this Method narrow region of a crystal is Melted, and this molten zone is moved along the crystal. It is mainly, used for industry of semiconductor., In the refinement of silicon and Germanium Level of purity in, this Method is more than 99.99%. Silicon and Germanium are, used on a Large scale in Transistor industry., 41., , Glass is a –, (a), , (d) Zinc, (c), , [SSC Section off. – 2007], , Ans. (c), , Ultra purification of a Metal is done by–, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2007], , Expl:- Erman silver varies in composition, the percentage of, the three elements ranging approximately as follows: copper,, from 50% to 61.6%; zinc, from 19% to 17.2%; nickel, from, 30% to 21.1%. The proportions are always specified in, commercial alloys., 36., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2014], , Expl:- The protective Zinc Coating to steel or iron prevent, from rusting and the process is known as Galvanization., , German Silver used for making utensils is an alloy of–, (a), , (d) Calcinations, , Super Heated Solid (b) Super Cooled Liquid, Super Cooled Gas, , (d), , Super heated Liquid, , Ans. (b) [SSC CGL Exam, 2011, SSC Stenographer Exam, 2005], Expl:- German silver varies in composition, the percentage of, the three elements ranging approximately as follows: copper,, from 50% to 61.6%; zinc, from 19% to 17.2%; nickel, from, 30% to 21.1%. The proportions are always specified in, commercial alloys., 37., , The process of depositing of a Layer of Zinc over water, pipes for being protected from rusting is known as–, (a) Depositing a Layer of Zinc, (b), , Formation of alloy, , (c), , Vulcanization, , (a) Super Cooled Liquid (b) Crystalline Solid, , (d), , Galvanization, , (c) Liquid Crystal, , 42., , Ans. (d)[SSC MTS Exam, – 2011, MTS – 1991, 2002, SSC CGL, Exam, 2001], Expl:- The process of depositing a Layer of Zinc over iron, metal is called Galvanization. Iron having Layer of zinc over it, known as Galvanized iron and thus iron prevents from rusting., 38., , Which metal is used to Galvanize iron?, (a) Copper, , (b) Zinc, , (c) Tin, , (d) Nickel, , Ans. (b), , SSC, , (d) None of these, , [SSC MTS Exam, – 2013, SSC CPO Exam, 2011], , Expl:- Glass is sometimes called a supercooled liquid because, it does not form a crystalline structure, but instead forms an, amorphous solid that allows molecules in the material to, continue to move. However, Scientific American indicates that, amorphous solids are neither supercooled., , [SSC CGL Exam, 2014], , To protect the iron from getting rusted, the coat of zinc, is applied on it. This process is known as–, (a) Galvanization, (b) Reduction, , What is glass?, , Ans. (a), , 44., , Expl:- Galvanization (or galvanizing as it is most commonly, called in that industry) is the process of applying a protective, zinc coating to steel or iron, to prevent rusting. The most, common method is hot-dip galvanizing, in which parts are, submerged in a bath of molten zinc., 39., , Expl:- Glass is a Non–Crystalline Solid. It is also known as Super, Cooled Liquid because often from Liquid State glass converted in, solid State and Solid State contains it all properties of Liquid, State. Simple Glass is a Solid Solution of Silica, Sodium Silicate, and Calcium Silicate. Glass is a super cooled Liquid in the form of, a Non–Crystalline Solid so it does not have any crystalline, Structure and does not have any fixed Melting point., , Which of the following contains high content of Lead?, (a) Cool, , (b) Cooking Gas, , (c) High octane fuel, , (d) Low octane fuel, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CPO Exam, 2011], , Expl:- High octane Fuel Content High amount of Lead., 45., , Which of the following is not favourable to prevent iron, from rusting?, (a) Annealing, (b) Applying grease, (c) Galvanization, , Ans. (a), , (340), , (d) Painting, [SSC CGL Exam, 2011], , General Studies

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Science and Technology, Defence, 1., , Which one of the following is an ‘Air-to-Air’ Missile?, (a) Prithvi, , (b) Agni, , (c) Akash, , (d) Astra, , Ans. (d), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2011], , Expl:– Astra is an active radar homing Beyond Visual Range, Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM) developed by the Defence, Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) India., 2., , The Chief of the Indian Navy has the rank of–, , 5., , General of Indian Navy, , (b), , Chief of Indian Navy, , (a), , Multi-directional Independently Reoriented Vehicle, , (c), , Naval Chief, , (b), , (d), , Admiral, (c), , Multipurpose Integrally Targeted Revolutionary, Vehicle, Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle, , (d), , Multidimensional Independent Re-entry Vehicle, , [SSC CISF Exam 2011], , Expl:– An Admiral of the fleet is a military naval officer of the, highest rank. In many nations, the rank is reserved for wartime, of ceremonial appointments. It is usually a rank above admiral, (which is now usually the highest rank in peace-time for, officers in active service) and is often held by the most senior, admiral of an entire naval sevice., Which one of the following is a ‘Surface to Air Missile’?, , (a) Trishul, , (b) K-15 Sagarika, , (c) Brahmos, , (d) Agni, , Ans. (a), , Ans. (c), , 6., , (b) A versatile tank, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CGL Exam 2008], , [SSC MTS Exam, 2011], , (a) Sriharikota, , (b) Bangalore, , (c) Pokharan, , (d) Kanchipuram, , Expl:– The Agni missile is a family of medium to, intercontinental range ballistic missiles developed by India,, named after one of the five elements of nature. The first missile, of the series, Agni-I was developed under the Integrated, Guided Missile Development Programme and tested 1991., 7., , Who is known as ‘the Father of Indian Missile Technology’?, , (a) Dr UR Rao, , (b) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, , (c) Dr Chidambaram, , (d) Dr Homi Bhabha, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CPO Exam 2010], , Expl:– Pokhran is a city and a municipality located in, Jaisalmer district in the Indian State of Rajasthan. It is a remote, location in the Thar desert region and served as the test site for, India’s first underground nuclear weapon detonation., , SSC, , Which one of the following correctly describes AGNI?, (c) A long-range missile (d) A long-range gun, , Nuclear explosive devices were tested in India at–, , Ans. (c), , [SSC SAS Exam 2010], , Expl:– Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle, (MIRV) warhead is a collection of separate warheads. By contrast, a unitary warhead is a single warhead on a single missile., , (a) A fighter plane, , Expl:– Trishul is the name of a short range surface to air missile, developed by India as a part of the Integrated Guided Missile, Development Programme. It has a range of 9 km and is fitted with, a 5.5 kg warhead. Trishul flies in supersonic speed and has a low, altitude sensitive radio altimeter and height lock loop control on, board, to skim over the sea at a very low altitude and hit against, sea skimming missiles coming towards our ships., , 4., , MIRV stands for-, , (a), , Ans. (d), , 3., , It shot into the international limelight on 7th September 1974,, when the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi verbally, authorised scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, (BARC) at Trombay to detonate small and miniaturised nuclear, device. Throughout its development, the device was formally, called the Peaceful Nuclear Explosive (PNE) by Indian, Government, but it was usually referred to as the Operation, ‘Smiling Buddha’. On 11th May of 1998, 24th year after the, first operation, the Atomic Energy Commission of India and, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), carried out the joint operation, known as Pokhran-ll. The AEC, India detonated its four devices as part of the underground, nuclear testing on Pokhran Test Range., , [SSC SO Exam 2007], , Expl:– Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is the undisputed father of India’s, missile programme. He was breathed life into ballistic missiles, like the Agni and Prithvi. It is too exhausting to track Dr Adbul, Kalam’s achievements to date. In the 60s and 70s he was a trail, blazer in the space department. In the 80s, he transformed the, moribund Defence Research and Development Laboratory in, Hyderabad into a highly motivated team., , (475), , General Studies

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By the 90s, Kalam emerged as the Czar of Indian Science and, technology and was awarded the Bharat Ratna and served as, the 11th President of India 2002 to 2007., 8., , What is the name of the Light Combat Aircraft, developed by India indigenously?, (a) Brahmos, (b) Chetak, (c) Astra, (d) Tejas, , Ans. (d), , [SSC SO Exam 2007], , (b) Coimbatore, , (c) Kakinada, , (d) Mumbai, [SSC CPO Exam 2004], , Expl:–Air Force Academy (AFA) at Dundigal has built a, formidable reputation as the premier institution of Indian Air, force. It is situated 43 km from Hyderabad since, Inception in, 1971., 13., , Who developed Ballistic Missile ?, (a), , Wernher Von Braun, , (b), , J Rober Oppenheimer, , (c), , Edward Teller, , (d), , Samuel Cohen, , [SSC CPO Exam 2005], , [SSC CGL Exam 2002], , Expl:–Wernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr Von Braun was, a German- American rocket scientist, aerospace engineer,, space architect and one of the leading figures in the, development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany during, World War II and subsequently in the United States. He is, credited as being the ‘Father of Rocket Science’., 14., , Which of the following is a stealth aircraft virtually, undetectable even by radar ?, (a) B-2 Spirit, , INS Virat serves the Indian Navy. It is a–, , (b), , Bl-B Lancer, , (a), (c), , (c), , B-52 Stratofortrees, , (d), , FA-18 Hornets, , Ans. (c), , Submarine, Aircraft carrier, , (b) Gunboat, (d) Freighter, [SSC Tax Asst. Exam 2005], , Expl:–INS Virat is a Centaur class aircraft carrier currently in, service with the Indian Navy. INS Virat is the flagship of the, Indian Navy the oldest carrier in service. Virat is currently the, second largest ship in the Indian Navy after the INS Jyoti, Viraat was completed and commissioned in 1959 as the Royal, Navy’s HMS Hermes and was transferred to India in 1987., 11., , (a) Hyderabad, , Ans. (a), , Expl:–Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, (GRSE) is one of India’s leading shipyards, located in Kolkata,, West Bengal. It builds and repairs commercial and navals, vessels. Founded in 1884 as a small privately owned company, on the Eastern Bank of the Hughly river, it was renamed as, Garden Reach Workshop in 1916. The company was, nationalised by the Government of India in 1960., 10., , Air Force Academy is located in–, , Ans. (a), , Which one of the following shipyards builds warships, for Indian Navy?, (a) Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai, (b) Cochin Shipyard, (c) Hindustan Shipyard, Vishakhapatnam, (d) Garden Reach Workshop, Kolkata, , Ans. (d), , II class missiles are code-named Dhanush (meaning Bow). All, missiles programme under DRDO., 12., , Expl:–The HAL Tejas is a lightweight multirole fighter, developed by India. It is a tailless, compound delta wing design, powered by a single engine. It came from the Light Combat, Aircraft (LCA) Programme, which began in the 1980s to, replace India’s against MiG-21 fighters. Later the LCA was, officially named ‘Tejas’, meaning ‘Radiance’ by then Prime, Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee., 9., , It has a range of upto 150 to 300 km. The land variant is called, Prithvi while the naval operational variant of Prithvi I and Prithvi, , Which of the following is the first missile which has, been developed in India?, (a) Akash, (b) Prithvi, (c) Agni, (d) Trishul, , Ans. (b), , [SSC SO Exam 2005], , [SSC CGL Exam 2002], , Expl:– The North rop Grumman B-2 Spirit also known as the, stealth technology designed for penetrating dense antiaircraft, defenses. It is able to deploy both conventional and nuclear, weapons., 15., , Indian and Russian scientists successfully test- fired a, supersonic cruise missile named–, (a), , GSAT-1, , (b) GSLV, , (c), , Brahmos, , (d) INSAT-3B, , Ans. (c), , Expl:–The Prithvi missile is a family of tactical surface to, surface Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) and is India’s, first indigenously developed ballistic missile. Development of, the Prithvi began in 1983 and it was first test-fired on 25th, February, 1988 from Sriharikota, SHAR Centre, Potti, Sreeramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh., , SSC, , Ans. (a), , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2002], , Expl:– Brahmos is a stealth supersonic cruise missile that can, be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land. It is a, joint venture between Republic of India’s Defence Research, and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russian, Federation’s NPO Mashinostroeyenia. The name Brahmos is a, portmanteau formed from the names of two rivers, The, Brahmaputra of India and the Moskva of Russia., , (476), , General Studies

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16., , What is ‘Barak’?, (a), , A barrage on river Brahmaputra, , (b), , A peak in Kargil, , (c), , A ship- based missile system, , (d), , Residential Complex of an Army Unit, , Ans. (c), , Expl:–A geostationary orbit, geostationary Earth orbit or, Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO), is a circular orbit, 35786 km (22236 mile) above the Earth’s equator and, following the direction of the Earth’s rotation. An object in, such an orbit has an orbital period equal to the Earth’s, rotational period (one sidereal day)., 3., , [SSC SO Exam 2001], , Expl:– Barak is an Indo-lsraeli Surface to Surface Missile,, designed to defend against aircraft, anti-ship missiles and, UAVS., 17., , The intermediate range nuclear capable missile, developed indigenously is named–, (a) Agni, (b) Prithvi, (c) Nag, , Ans. (a), , (d) Trishul, , Which country assisted India to establish the KoodanKulam Nuclear Power Station in Tamil Nadu?, (a) Russia, (b) Canada, , Ans. (a), , (b) Bengaluru, , (c) Pune, , (d) Patna, , Ans. (c), , 4., , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2001], , (c) Germany, , (a) New Delhi, , [SSC CGL Exam 2013], , Expl:– The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is an ~, Indian Government laboratory based in Pune, popularly known, as NCL, a constituent member of the Council of Scientific and, Industrial Research (CSIR) India, it was established in 1950., , Expl:– The Agni missile is a family of medium to, intercontinental range ballistic missiles developed by India,, named after one of the five elements of nature. In the Agni, series of ballistic missiles, Agni II, Agni III and Agni IV are, Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBMs). These are all, nuclear weapons capable surface to surface ballistic missile., 18., , The National Chemical Laboratory is situated in–, , ‘PCB’ stands for–, (a), , Programme Control Block, , (b), , Process Control Block, , (c), , Process Communication Block, , (d), , None of the above, , Ans. (b), , [SSC (10 +2) Exam 2013], , Expl:– Process Control Block (PCB, also called Task, Controlling Block, Task Structure or Switchframe) is a data, structure in the Operating System kernel containing the, information needed to manage a particular process.The PCB is, the manifestation of a process in an Operating System., , (d) France, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2000], , 5., , Expl:– Koodan-Kulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNP) is, associated with Russia, which is located in Tirunelveli district, of Tamil Nadu. KKNP is Indias first pressurised water reactor, belonging to the light water category., , ISRO launched the world’s first satellite dedicated to, education, the EDUSAT in the month of–, (a) June, 2004, (b) July, 2004, (c), , August, 2004(d) September, 2004, , Ans. (d), , Space, 1., , Expl:– EDUSAT or GSAT-3 is a communications satellite which, was launched on 20th September, 2004 by the Indian Space, Research Organisation. EDUSAT is the first Indian satellite built, exclusively to serve the educational sector. It has revolutionised, classroom teaching through IP based technology., , Which scale is used to measure the intensity of, earthquake?, (a) Richter, (b) Metric, (c) Centigrade, , Ans. (a), , 6., , (d) Newton, [SSC Stenographer Exam 2013], , Expl:– The Richter magnitude scale (often shortened to, Richter scale) was developed to assign a single number to, quantify the energy that is released during an earthquake. An, earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the, result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust that, creates seismic waves., 2., , [SSC (10+2) Exam 2012], , Geostationary orbit is at a height of–, , A geostationary satellite revolves round the Earth from–, , (a) East to West, , (b) West to East, , (c) North to South, , (d) South to North, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam 2011], , Expl:– Geostationary satellites are located exactly above the, Earth’s equator and revolves around the Earth in a circular, orbit. Their revolving speed and direction (West to East) are, exactly same as that of the Earth, which makes it look, stationary from the Earth’s surface., , (a), , 6 km, , (b) 1000 km, , (c), , 3600 km, , (d) 36000 km, , (a), , Thiruvananthapuram, , [SSC Stenographer Exam 2013], , (b), , Mumbai, , Ans. (d), , SSC, , 7., , (477), , Vikram Sarabai Space Centre (VSSC) is at–, , General Studies

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Computer, 1., , 4., , CAD stands for–, (a) Computer Automatic Design, (b) Computer Aided Decode, (c) Computer Automatic Decode, (d) Computer Aided Design, , Ans. (d), , (c) Microsoft word, Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Aug. Exam 2014], , Expl:- Computer Aided Design (CAD) is the use of computer, programs to create two-or three-dimensional (2D or 3D), graphical representations of physical objects. CAD software, may be specialised for specific applications. CAD software, replaces manual drafting with an automated process. CAD, systems requires a high-quality graphics monitor, a mouse,, light pen or digitising tablet for drawing and a special printer or, plotter for printing design specifications., 2., , [SSC CGL Aug. Exam 2014], , Expl:- Unix (UNIX for the trademark) is a multitasking, Multi, User Computer Operating System that exists in many variants., The original Unix was developed at AT & T’s Bell Labs, research centre by Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie and others., From the power user’s or programer’s perspective, Unix, systems are characterised by a modular design that is, sometimes called the ‘Unix Philosophy’, means the OS, provides a set of simple tools that each perform a limited, welldefined function, with a unified filesystem as the main means, of communication and a shell scripting and command language, to combine the tools to perform complex workflows., 3., , In the field of internet, WWW stands for–, (a), , World Wide Wrestling, , (b), , World Wide Web, , (c), , World Wide Wordstar, , (d), , World Without Wrestling, , Ans. (b), , [SSC (10+2) Nov. Exam 2014], , Unsorted transaction that can be used to immediately, update a database is called as–, (a) Direct database access, (b), , Sequential database access, , (c), , Alternate database access, , (d), , Instance database access, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL July Exam 2014], , Expl:- In Direct database access, we can randomly access any, data from the database. There is no need to follow any, sequence., 6., , Which is not an extension of a picture file on a, computer–, (a) .jpeg, (b) .png, (c) .gif, , Ans. (d), , (d) .mdb, [SSC CPO July Exam 2014], , Expl:- .mdb is not an extension of a picture file on a computer,, mdb is a database file used by microsoft Access., Though Access is tied into the Microsoft Office, MDB is, Access’s own format, which is based on the Access Jet, Database Engine., 7., , [SSC (10+2) Nov. Exam 2014], , Expl:- WWW stands for World Wide Web. The World Wide, Web is a system of internet servers that support specially, formated documents. The documents are formatted in a markup, language called HTML (Hyper Text Mark up Language) that, supports links to other documents, as well as graphics, audio, and video files. This means one can jump from one document, to another simply by clicking on hot spots., , SSC, , (d) System software, , Expl:- Web browser (commonly referred to as a browser) is a, software application for retrieving, presenting and traversing, information resources on the World Wide Web. An, information resource is identified by a Uniform Resource, Identifier (URI/ URL) and May be a web page, image, video or, other piece of content. Hyperlinks present in resources enable, users easily to navigate their browsers to related resources. The, major web browsers are Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google, Chrome, Opera and Safari., 5., , The Unix operating system is generally known as–, (a) Multi User Operating System, (b) General Application, (c) Single User Operating System, (d) Single User Application Program, , Ans. (a), , Which application is used for accessing the information, on internet?, (a) Operating system (b) Web browser, , A nibble is equal to bits., (a), , 4, , (b) 8, , (c), , 16, , (d) 32, , Ans. (a), , [SSC (10+2) Exam 2013], , Expl:- A nibble is a 4 bits aggregation. It contains 4 bits, there, are 16 (24) possible values, so a nibble is equal to a single, hexadecimal digit., , (484), , General Studies

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8., , In HTML, tags consist of key words enclosed within–, (a), , Parentheses(), , (b), , Square brackets [], , (c), , Flower brackets {}, , (d), , Angular brackets <>, , Expl:- Universal Serial Bus (USB) is designed to standardise, the connection of computer peripherals (including keyboards,, pointing devices, digital cameras, printers, portable media, players, disk drives and network adapters) to personal, computers, both to communicate and to Supply Electric Power., 14., , Ans. (d), , [SSC (10+2) Exam 2013], , Expl:- In HTML, tags consists in a angular brackets (like, <html>), with the web page content., 9, , Printer cannot print more than one character at a time., (a) Laser, , (b) Dot-matrix, , (c) Line, , (d) Daisy-wheel, , Ans. (b), , [SSC (10+2) Exam 2013], , Expl:- Dot-matrix refers to the process of placing dots to form, an image and the quality of the image is determined by the dots, per inch. This type of printer cannot print more than one, character at a time., 10., , The waste generated by and life personal computers is, known as–, (a) Physical waste, (b) Computer waste, (c) E-waste, , [SSC (10+2) Exam 2013], , Expl:- E-waste is a term used to cover almost all types of, electrical and electronic waste (including personal computer), that has or could enter the waste stream., 11., , DVD refers to–, , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Exam 2013], , Expl:- One of the most common programming task is to, perform the same set of statement multiple time. Rather than, repeat a set of statement again and again, we used a loop can be, used to perform the same set of statements recursively., 15., , A browser is a software–, (a), , To find out computers in a LAN, , (b), , To log into a computer in a LAN, , (c), , To search for web pages in internet, , (d), , None of the above, [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- A web browser is a software application for retrieving,, presenting and traversing information resources on the World, Wide Web (WWW)., An information resources is identified by a Uniform Resource, Identifier (URI) and may be a web page, image, video or other, piece of content., 16., , In MS-Word, Replace option comes under the menu., , Digital Video Developer, , (b), , Digital Video Device, , (a) View, , (b) File, , (c), , Digital Video Disc, , (c) Insert, , (d) Edit, , (d), , None of the above, , Ans. (d), , 17., , In MS-DOS, the primary file name can contain up to, characters., (a), , 6, , (b) 8, , (c), , 10, , (d) 12, , Ans. (b), , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- In MS-Word Replace option comes under the edit menu., , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- DVD stands for 'Digital Video Disc' or 'Digital, Versatile Disc'. It is a digital optical dose storage format. It can, be used for storing video, audio, images or data., , CPU refers to–, (a), , Central Processing Unit, , (b), , Control Program Unit, , (c), , Central Program Unit, , (d), , Control Program Usage, , Ans. (a), [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- MS-DOS contains maximum 8 characters and, additional 3 characters to extension in primary file., 13., , (d) Compiling, , (a), , Ans. (c), , 12., , (c) Control structure, , Ans. (c), , (d) PC-waste, , Ans. (c), , In programming, repeating some statement is usually, called–, (a) Structure, (b) Looping, , USB refers to–, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Expl:- A Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the hardware within, a computer that carries out the ‘instructions of a computer, program by performing the basic arithmetical, logical and, input/ output operations of the system., 18., , Which of the following is an impact printer?, , (a) A storage device, , (b) A processor, , (a) Laser printer, , (b) Daisy wheel printer, , (c) A port type, , (d) A serial bus standard, , (c) Inkjet printer, , (d) Bubble-jet printer, , Ans. (c), , SSC, , [SSC MTS Exam, 2013], , Ans. (b), , (485), , [SSC CGL Exam 2013], , General Studies

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Expl:- An impact printer is a type of printer that operates by, striking a metal or plastic head against an ink ribbon. Dotmatrix printers, Daisy-wheel printer, Drum printer, Chain, printer and Line printer etc are the Examples of Impact printer., 19., , Identify the odd term amongst the following groups., (a) Microwaves, , (b) Coaxial cable, , (c) Optical fibre, , (d) Twisted pair wire, , Ans. (a), , What type of Information System would be recognised, by digital circuits?, (a) Only Roman System (b) Hexadecimal System, (d) Both a and b, , Ans. (d), , [SSC CGL Exam 2013], , 25., , (d) Addre, [SSC (10 +2) Exam 2012], , Which among of the following is the top Internet, Service Provider (ISP) in India in terms of market, share (based on subscriber base) with 9.97 million?, , A translator for the assembly language to machine, language is–, (a) Assembler, (b) Compiler, (c) Interpreter, , (d) Linker, , Ans. (a), , [SSC (10 +2) Exam 2012], , Expl:- Assembler is a computer program which translates from, assembly language to machine language., 26., , Expl:- Digital circuits represent signals by discrete bands of, analog levels, rather than by a continuous range., All levels within a band represent the same signal state, digital, circuits recognised both hexadecimal and binary Information, System., 21., , (c) Bus, , Expl:- In ALU and control section, special purpose storage, location is called registers. It is a small amount of storage a, vailable as a part of ACPU of other digital processor., , [SSC CGL Exam 2013], , (c) Binary System, , Both the ALU and Control Section have special purpose, storage location called–, (a) Registers, (b) Accumulators, , Ans. (a), , Expl:- Coaxial cable, optical fibre and twisted pair wire are the, wire medium for transfering the waves and microwaves are, wireless medium., 20., , 24., , Where is India’s super computer ‘PARAM’ located ?, (a) Chennai, , (b) Pune, , (c) Bengaluru, , (d) Kolkata, , Ans. (b), , [SSC (10 +2) Exam 2012], , Expl:- Super computer PARAM is designed and developed by, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC),, Pune., 27., , The expansion of RDBMS is–, , (a), , MTNL, , (b) Bharti Airtel, , (a), , Repairable Database Management System, , (c), , BSNL, , (d) Hathway, , (b), , Relational Database Management System, , [SSC Stenographer Exam 2013], , (c), , Relational Database Memory System, , Expl:- BSNL (9.97 million) broadband subscriber with, continues to lead the table of top 5 internet service providers, followed by Bharti Airtel (1.4 million), MTNL (1.10 million),, Hathway (0.37 million) and You Broadband (0.22 million)., , (d), , Recurring Database Memory System, , Ans. (c), , 22., , Telnet is a–, (a) Browser, , (b) Protocol, , (c) Gateway, , (d) Search engine, , Ans. (b), , [SSC (10+2) Exam 2012], , Expl:- The Relational Database Management System, (RDBMS) is a Database Management System that is based on, the relational model., 28., , [SSC (10 +2) Exam 2012], , Expl:- Telnet is a network protocol that allow the users to, connect to remote computers over a TCP/IP network., 23., , Ans. (b), , A bug in a program is–, (a) Statement, , (b) Error, , (c) Syntax, , (d) Both ‘b’ and ‘c’, , Ans. (b), , [SSC FCI Exam 2012], , Expl:- A bug is a programmable error which causes a program, to crash or produce invalid result., , The term ODBC stands for–, (a), , Object Database Communication, , (b), , Open Database Communication, , (c), , Open Database Connectivity, , Which one of the following allows computers to transfer, data using a telephone line ?, (a) Keyboard, (b) CPU, , (d), , Object Database Connectivity, , (c) Modem, , Ans. (c), , 29., , [SSC (10+2) Exam 2012], , Expl:- Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) is a standard, application program interface for accessing Database, Management System (DBMS)., , SSC, , Ans. (c), , (d) Printer, [SSC FCI Exam 2012], , Expl:- A modem is a device that enables a computer to, transmit data over a telephone line or cable line., , (486), , General Studies

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conventional, Expl:- Amrita Shergil was an eminent Indian painter. Born to a, Punjabi Sikh father and a Hungarian–Jewish mother, sometimes, known as India’s Frida Kahlo and today considered an important, woman painter of 20th century India, whose legacy stands on a par, with that of the Masters of Bengal Renaissance; she is also the, ‘most expensive’ woman painter of India., , Culture, 1., , In which state, the oldest church (St. Thomas Church), is located(a), , Assam, , (b) Goa, , (c), , Kerala, , (d) West Bengal, , Ans. (c), , 6., , [SSC Multi-Tasking Exam 2013], , Expl:- St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, is located at, Palayoor in Trichur district in Kerala on the west coast of India., , (c) Austria, , Expl:- Amrita Shergil was an eminent Indian painter. Born to a, Punjabi Sikh father and a Hungarian Jewish mother, sometimes, known as India’s Frida Kahlo and today considered an, important woman painter of 20th century India, whose legacy, stands on a par with that of the Masters of Bengal Renaissance;, she is also the ‘most expensive’ woman painter of India., , “Rath-Yatra” is organized in Puri to Honor –, (a) Lord Ram, , (b) Lord Shiva, , (c) Lord Jagannath, , (d) Lord Vishnu, , Ans. (c) [SSC F.C.I. Exam 2004, SSC Combined Higher, Secondary Level Exam 2011], , 7., , Expl:- Ratha Yatra, the Festival of Chariot: Chariots of Shri, Jagannath is celebrated every year at Puri, the temple town in, Odisha, on the second (dwitiya) day of shukla pakshya (waxing, cycle of moon) of Ashadh Maas (3rd month in Lunar, Calendar)., 3., , In which of the following state of India, Kamakhya, Temple is located-, , (a) Korea, , (b) Laos, , (c) China, , (d) Japan, , Ans. (d) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2015], Expl:- The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment. The word, “kimono”, which actually means a “thing to wear” (ki “wear”, and mono “thing”), has come to denote these full-length robes., 8., , Which of the followings are correctly matched-, , (b) Manipur, , 1., , Jamini Roy-Painter, , (c) Nalanda, , (d) Assam, , 2., , Bhuvneshwari Kumari-Squash Player, , 3., , Alla Rakha-Tabla Player, , 4., , Medha Patkar-Environment Activist, , [SSC multi-tasling Exam 2014], , Expl:- The kamakhya temple is located at the distance of 8km, from Guwahati in Assam., The Kamakhya Temple is a famous tourist place of –, (a) Tamilnadu, , (b) Assam, , (c) Himachal Pradesh, , (d) Manipur, , Expl:- The Kamakhya temple is located at the distance of 8km, from Guwahati in Assam., (b) Painter, , (c) Musician, , (d) Dancer, , Ans. (b), , SSC, , [SSC Multi-Tasking Exam 2011], , (b) 1 and 4, , (c) 1,3,and 4, , (d) 2 and 3, [SSC CPO Exam 2004,2007], , Expl:- Bhuvneshwari Kumari is a former woman squash, champion of India. She was awarded Arjuna award in 1982 and, Padma Shri in 2001 for her achievements., 9., , Amrita Shergil is famous as a(a) Sculptor, , (a) All of the above, Ans. (c), , Ans. (b) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2011], , 5., , “Kimono” is a traditional garment of which country-, , (a) Meghalaya, , Ans. (d), , 4., , (d) Poland, , Ans. (a) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2014], , According to tradition, it was established in 52 AD by St, Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ., 2., , The birth place of eminent Indian painter Amrita, Shergil is(a) Hungary, (b) India, , Who composed the “Raga Kameshwari”(a) Ustad amjad ali khan, (b) Uday Shankar, (c) None of these, (d) Pt. Ravi Shankar, , Ans. (d), , (497), , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2015], , General Studies

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16., , Expl:- Raga Kameshwari was Composed by famous Sitarist, Pandit Ravi Shankar., 10., , Who is the composer of “Miyan Ke Malhar”(a) Tansen, , (b) Baiju Bawra, , (c) Amir Khusaro, , (d) Swami Haridas, , Ans. (a), , (c) Indra Sabha, , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2005], , Expl:- Alam Ara is a 1931 Indian Bollywood Hindi/Urdu film, directed by Ardeshir Irani. It was the first Indian sound film., , Whose one of the best art work was “The Last Supper”-, , (a), , 1912, , (b) 1911, , (c) Leonardo da Vinci, , (d) Rafael, , (c), , 1910, , (d) 1913, , Ans. (d), , Who made the famous painting of “Mona Lisa”-, , Expl:- Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb, Phalke (30 April 1870 – 16 February 1944), was an Indian, producer-director-screenwriter, known as the Father of Indian, cinema. Starting with his debut film, Raja Harishchandra in 1913,, now known as India’s first full-length feature film., , 18., , Which of the following is a classical dance style-, , (b) Leonardo da Vinci, , (c) Picasso, , (d) Van Gogh, , (a) Manipuri, , (b) Mayurbhanj Ka Chau, , [SSC Multi-Tasking Exam 2011], , (c) Bhangra, , (d) Chang, , Expl:- The Mona Lisa is a half-length portrait of a woman by the, Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, which has been acclaimed as “the, best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most, sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world., , Who was the famous painter Pablo Picasso(a) French, , (b) Italian, , (c) Flemish, , (d) Spanish, , Ans. (d), , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2014], , Abanindranath Tagore, , (c), , Nandlal Bose, , (d), , Gemini Roy, , 20., , SSC, , (d) Bharatnatyam, , Match the following works with their writer-, , (c) A-4,b-3,c-2,d-1, , Raja Harishchandra (b) Alam Ara, , Ans. (b), , (d) Jhansi Ki Rani, [SSC Data Entry Operator Exam 2008], , Expl:- Alam Ara is a 1931 Indian Bollywood Hindi/Urdu film, directed by Ardeshir Irani. It was the first Indian sound film., , (c) Odissi, , 1. Hemchand, 2. Bhaskaracharya, , C. Shribhashya, 3. Ramanuja, D. Siddhanta Siromani, 4. Jayadeva, (a) A-2,b-4,c-3,d-1, (b) A-4,b-1,c-3,d-2, , The first talkie film of India was-, , Ans. (b), , (b) Kuchipudi, , A. Gita Govinda, B. Yog Shashtra, , Expl:- Bharat Mata is an epic painting by celebrated Indian, painter, Abanindranath Tagore.., , (c) Chandidas, , (a) Kathak, , Expl:- Thillana is a brisk and a lively number performed, towards the end of a concert., Usually a carnatic vocal or a Bharatanatyam concert culminates, with a Thillana., , Ans. (b) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2014], , (a), , Thillana is a format of-, , Ans. (d) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2015], , Who was the painter of the famous painting named as, “Bharatmata”(a) Gaganedranath Tagore, (b), , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2006], , Expl:- The 8 Classical dance styles of India. This is the first, article from a serial about the classical Indian Dance legends, from the eight dance styles Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali,, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam odissi and Sattriya., 19., , Expl:- Pablo Picasso was a famous Spanish painter., , 15., , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2015], , (a) Michael Angelo, Ans. (b), , 14., , In which year, Dadasaheb Phalke produced his first, feature film-, , (b) Titian, , Expl:- The Last Supper is a late 15th-century mural painting, by Leonardo da Vinci in the refectory of the Convent of Santa, Maria delle Grazie, Milan. It is one of the world’s most famous, painting., , 13., , 17., , (a) Michael Angelo, , Ans. (c) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2014], , 12., , (d) Shakuntala, , Ans. (a) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2015,, SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2015], , Expl:- One of the navratnas of Akbar, Tansen is considered as, the composer of “Miyan Ke Malhar”., 11., , Which was the first talkie film of India released in, 1931?, (a) Alam Ara, (b) Neel Kamal, , (d) A-4,b-3,c-1,d-2, [SSC CPO Exam 2015], , Expl:- Gita Govinda delineates the love of Krishna for Radha., Siddhānta Śhiromani is the major treatise of Indian, mathematician Bhāskara II., , (498), , General Studies

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(c), , Ustad Allauddin Khan, , (d), , Vilayat Khan, , Ans. (c), , Ans. (b) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2015], , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008], , Expl:- Allauddin Khan was a Bengali shorodi and multiinstrumentalist, composer and one of the most renowned music, teachers of the 20th century in Indian classical music., 30., , 36., , Sitar, , Whose exponent is Pandit Shivkumar Sharma-, , (b), , Guitar, , (a) Mendolin, , (b) Santoor, , (c), , Shehnai, , (c) Sitar, , (d) Veena, , (d), , Indian classical music (singing), , Ans. (c)[SSC Matric Level Exam 2000,SSC Data Entry Operator, Exam 2008], , Expl:- Pt. Shivkumar sharma is a famous santoor player., In which musical instrument, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is, expertised(a) Sarod, (b) Violin, (c) Sitar, , (d) Clarinet, , Ans. (a) [SSC Matric Level Exam 2000,SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2008, SSC 10+2, 2015], , Expl:- Bismillah Khan (21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006), often, referred to by the honorific title Ustad, was an Indian musician, credited with popularizing the shehnai. He was awarded India’s, highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 2001, becoming the, third classical musician after M. S. Subbulakshmi and Ravi, Shankar to be accorded this distinction., , 37., , Expl:- Amjad Ali Khan is an Indian classical musician who, plays the Sarod., 32., , N.Rajam has earned fame in which of the following-, , List 2, 1. Shehnai, , Mallikarjun, Bismillah Khan, , 2. Violin, 3. Classical Music, , T.N.Krishanan, , 4. Veena, , Classical dance, , (b) Painting, , (c), , Violin, , (d) Carnatic music (vocal), , D., , A, , B, , C, , d, , (a), , 2, , 4, , 3, , 1, , (b), , 4, , 3, , 1, , 2, , The ancient form of Indian Vocal Music is-, , (c), , 3, , 4, , 2, , 1, , (a) Thumri, , (b) None of these, , (d), , 1, , 2, , 3, , 4, , (c) Dhrupad, , (d) Gazal, , Ans. (c), , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2006], , Ans. (b), , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2015], , Expl:- Dhrupad is a vocal genre in Hindustani classical music., It is one of the oldest still in use in that musical tradition. Its, name is derived from the words Dhruva and Pad (verse), where, a part of the Poem (dhruv) is used as a refrain., Hariprasad Chaurasia is associated with which of the, following musical instrument(a) Flute, (b) Sarod, (c) Sitar, Ans. (a), , (d) Veena, , SSC, , (d) Tabla, , (a) Nandlal bose, , (b) B.S.Sanyal, , (c) Yamini Roy, , (d) Abanindranath Tagore, [SSC CPO Exam 2005], , Expl:- Abanindranath Tagore is known as the ambassador of, famous Bengal art sytle., 39., , For which of the following, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia is, famous(a) Shehnai, (b) Flute, (c) Sarod, , Who was the ambassador of Bengal Art Style-, , Ans. (d), , [SSC CGL Tier Exam 2005], , [SSC Tax Asst. Exam 2006], , Expl:- Bismillah Khan (21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006), often, referred to by the honorific title Ustad, was an Indian musician, credited with popularizing the shehnai. He was awarded India’s, highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 2001, becoming the, third classical musician after M. S. Subbulakshmi and Ravi, Shankar to be accorded this distinction., , 38., , Expl:- Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia (born 1 July 1938) is an, Indian classical flutist. He was conferred with Padma, Vibhushan in 2000 and Padma bhushan in 1992., 35., , A., , List 1, Asad Ali Khan, , (a), , Expl:- N. Rajam is an Indian violinist who performs, Hindustani classical music., , 34., , Match the followings and answer the correct option-, , B., C., , Ans. (c), , 33., , Ustad Bismillah khan is famous for(a), , Ans. (b) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2014], , 31., , Expl:- Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia (born 1 July 1938) is an, Indian classical flutist. He was conferred with Padma, vibhushan in 2000 and Padma bhushan in 1992., , In which of the following state of India, the, “Madhubani” style of folk painting is popular(a) West Bengal, (b) Madhya Pradesh, (c) Uttar Pradesh, , (d) Bihar, , Ans. (d) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2015], , (500), , General Studies

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Sports, 6., , Cricket, 1., , Ranji trophy is related to(a) Hockey, , (b) Football, , (c) Cricket, , (d) None of these, , Ans. (a), , Ans. (c) [SSC Stenographer Exam 2014, SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, 2014], Expl:- The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket, championship played in India between teams representing, regional cricket associations., The first ranji trophy was organized in 1934–35. Karnataka, won over Tamilnadu on 8 March 2015., 2., , Who was the winner of Ranji Trophy, organized on, 2016, 28 Feb?, (a) Uttar Pradesh, (b) Mumbai, (c) Punjab Eleven, , Who will host the champions league T-20 trophy in, 2017., (a) England, (b) India, (c) Srilanka, (d) South Africa, , Expl:- England will host the champions league T-20 trophy in, 2017., 7., , Two sets of wickets in cricket are ______ distant(a) 24 yards, (b) 18 yards, (c) 20 yards, (d) 22 yards, , Ans. (d), , [SSC Multi-Tasking Exam 2013], , Expl:- Two sets of wickets in cricket are 22 yards (66 feet or, 20.012 mt.) distant., 8., , (d) Delhi Eleven, , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2016], , Who will host the woman ICC world cup in 2017., (a) New Zealand, (b) England, (c) Australia, (d) India, , Ans. (c) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2013], , Ans. (b) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2010], 3., , Expl:- Australia will host the woman ICC world cup in 2017., , Who made the history in test cricket by chasing 418 in, second innings against Australia–, (a) New Zealand, (b) England, (c) Pakistan, , Ans. (d), , 10., , (d) West Indies, [SSC Stenographer Exam 2014], , Expl:- West Indies defeated Australia by chasing 418 making, history in test cricket on 7 May 2003 in St. Johns., 4., , Ans. (b), , (d) Unmukt Chand, [SSC Multi-Tasking Exam 2013], , 12., , (d) V.V.S.Laxman, [SSC Multi-Tasking Exam 2013], , Expl:- Shane Watson has announced his retirement from, International Cricket, 14 years to the day after he first played, for Aistralia., , SSC, , (a), , West indies, , (b) England, , (c), , Sri lanka, , (d) Australia, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2000], , Expl:- Sri Lanka hosted the World Cup in 1996. It defeated, Australia in the final of the tournament. In 2011, India became, only second country to win the World Cup being a host nation., , Which player retired from world cricket on March, 2016., (a) Shane Watson, (b) Sourav Ganguly, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CPO Exam 2003], , Ans. (c), , team which won the ICC U–19 Cricket World Cup 2016., , (c) Sachin Tendulkar, , (d) Malcolm Marshall, , Expl:- Clive Lloyd was the caption of the West Indies cricket, team which was defeated by Indian team in captaincy of Kapil, Dev., 11. Which was the first host nation winning the World Cup-, , Expl:- Shimrom Hetmyer was the Captain of Under–19 Cricket, , 5., , (c) Richie Richardson, Ans. (b), , Who was the Captain of under-19 cricket team which, won the ICC U-19 cricket world cup 2016., (a) Prashant Chopra, (b) Shimrom Hetmyer, (c) Sandeepan Das, , Who was the captain of West Indies Cricket team which, was defeated by Indian cricket team in prudential world, cup in 1983., (a) Viv Richards, (b) Clive Lloyd, , The hosts of cricket World cup 2017 in(a), , England & Wales, , (b), , India & Sri Lanka, , (c), , Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, , (d), , Bangladesh, Pakistan and India, , Ans. (a), , (575), , [SSC Data Entry Operator Exam 2016], , General Studies

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Expl:- The hosts of Cricket World Cup 2017 in England & Wales, , 13., , When was the first Cricket World Cup organized(a), (c), , 1975, 1983, , (b), (d), , Expl:- The First Cricket World Cup organized in 1975, 14., , 19., , [SSC Section Officer Exam 2015], , Expl:- Women Cricket World Cup 2017 will be organized in, Srilanka., 15., , Ans. (b), , (d) G.Kirsten, , 20., , Against which of the following countries, Sachin, Tendulkar hit his 100th century in world cricket on 12, March 2012 in Asia cup(a) Bangladesh, (b) Sri lanka, (c) Pakistan, (d) Indonesia, , Expl:- Sachin Tendulkar hit his 100th century against, Bangladesh in asia cup tournament., , 21., , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008], , Year, 2009, , Host Nation, England, , Winner, Pakistan, , Runner up, Sri Lanka, , 2010, 2012, , West Indies, Sri Lanka, , England, West Indies, , Australia, Sri Lanka, , 2014, , Bangladesh, , Sri Lanka, , India, , 2016, , India, , west indies, , England, , Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards, , (d), , Sachin Tendulkar, , Which of the following T-20 rules is not correct(a), , Each inning’s time limit is 75 minutes, , (b), , Bowling team will be given 5 runs as the penalty on, the batting team if its batsman failed to reach the, crease after the dismissal of a batsman, , (c), , One bowler can bowl 6 overs, , (d), , Field restrictions will be on for 6 overs, [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2008], , Match the following stadiums with their venues-, , A., B., , Stadium, The wanderers, St. George’s park, , 1., 2., , City, Bulavayo, Durban, , C., , Kingsmead, , 3., , Johensburg, , D., , Queens ground, , 4., , Port Elizabeth, , A, , B, , C, , D, , (a), , 4, , 3, , 1, , 2, , (b), , 3, , 2, , 1, , 4, , (c), , 2, , 1, , 3, , 4, , (d), , 3, , 4, , 2, , 1, , Ans. (d), , [SSC CPO Exam 2005], , Expl:-, , Which cities of New Zeland and Australia hosted the, inaugural ceremony of ICC cricket world cup 2015., (a) Christchurch and Melbourne, , SSC, , (c), , Expl:- As per the rules of ICC, each bowler can bowl 4 overs., , Expl:- The first ICC T-20 world cup was organized in 2007 in, south Africa. India won the cup defeating Pakistan in final., Other world cups are as followed –, , (b), , Allan Robert Border, , Ans. (c), , Who won the first ICC T-20 world cup(a) India, (b) Pakistan, (c) Australia, (d) England, , Ans. (a), , 18., , (b), , [SSC Data Entry Operator Exam 2004], , Ans. (a) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2012], , 17., , Who was nominated as the ambassador of ICC cricket, world cup 2015., (a) Sanath Teran Jayasuriya, , Expl:- Sachin Tendulkar was nominated for the ambassador, twice for the World Cup. He was also the brand ambassador of, ICC cricket world cup 2011., , Expl:- Sachin Tendulkar hold the highest runs in cricket world, cup tournaments scoring 2278 runs in 44 innings followed by, ricky ponting who scored 1743 runs in 42 innings., 16., , Wellington and Sydney, , Ans. (d) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2015], , Who holds the record of highest runs in one day cricket, world cup tournaments(a) S.Ganguly, (b) S.Tendulkar, (c) B.Lara, , (d), , Expl:- The inaugural ceremony of 11th cricket World cup was, held in Christchurch and Melbourne of New Zealand and, Australia., , Women Cricket World Cup 2017 will be organized in(a) West Indies, (b) Australia, (c) South Africa, (d) Srilanka, , Ans. (d), , Napier and Adelaide, , Ans. (a) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2015], , 1976, 1980, , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2000], , Ans. (a), , (c), , A., B., , Stadium, The wanderers, St. George’s park, , City, 1. Johensburg, 2. Port Elizabeth, , C., , Kingsmead, , 3. Durban, , D. Queens ground, , 4. Bulavayo, , Hamilton and Perth, , (576), , General Studies

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22., , To which stage, Indian woman cricket team reached in, Woman World Cup 2005., (a) Final, (b) Semi-Final, (c) Quarter-Final, , Ans. (a), , (d) Group-Stage, , Ans. (b), , Expl:- Bhagwat s.chandrashekhar was named as the 20th, century Indian bowler, while Kapil Dev was named as the best, Indian cricketer of 20th century., 29., , [SSC CGL Exam 2005], , Expl:- 8th woman cricket world cup was organized in South, Africa. India reached up to the final of the tournament under, the captaincy of mitali raj. India became runner-up by loosing, match by 98 runs against Australia., 23., , Ans. (d), , (d) Kenya, , 30., , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008], , Ans. (d), , [SSC CGL Exam 2004], , What is the permissible length of Cricket Bat(a) 32 inches, , (b) 34 inches, , (c) 36 inches, , (d) 38 inches, , Ans. (d), , Ans. (a), , 35., , SSC, , Cricket, , (d) Chess, [SSC Tax Asst. Exam 2006], , In which game, “Chinaman” is used(a) Judo, , (b) Cricket, , (c) Billiards, , (d) Golf, [SSC LDC Exam 2005], , Asia Cup 2016 final was played(a) Between India and Bangladesh, (b) Between Pakistan and India, (c) Sri lanka and Pakistan, (d) Bangladesh and India, [SSC CPO Exam 2009], , Which team holds the record for the highest run score, in an inning in any cricket world cup tournament(a) Sri Lanka, (b) Australia, (c) India, , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2001], , (d) Subhas Gupte, , (c), , Expl:- Asia Cup 2016 final was played Between India and, Bangladesh, , Ans. (d), , (d) England, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2008], , Expl:- England scored 444., 36., , Which player was named as Best Indian Bowler of the, 20th century by the Wisden Magazine(a) Kapil Dev, (b) B.S.Chandrashekhar, (c) B.S.Bedi, , (b) Hockey, , Ans. (a), , (d) Moin Khan, , Expl:- Ian healy held the record for the most dismissals, accounting 395. Currently, Mark boucher (555) holds the, record for the most numbers of dismissals as a wicket keeper, followed by adam gilchrist (416)., 28., , Football, , Expl:- Chinaman is a ball that spins from off to leg, bowled by, a Left-handed bowler to a Right-handed batsman., , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2004], , Who holds the World record in test cricket for the most, number of dismissals by a Wicket keeper(a) Mark Boucher, (b) Rodney Marsh, (c) Ian Healy, , (a), , Ans. (b), , 34., , Expl:- According to rule no.6 of ICC, the permissible length of, cricket bat is 38 inches (965mm) and width is 4.25 inches, (108mm)., 27., , The term “Beamer” is related to which game-, , Ans. (c), , 31., , (d) 4 feet, , Expl:- The return creases, which are the inside edges of the, crease markings, shall be at right angles to the popping crease, at a distance of 4 ft 4 in/1.32 m either side of the imaginary line, joining the centres of the two middle stumps., 26., , (d) Brian Lara, , Expl:- In the terminology of the game of cricket, a beamer is a, type of delivery in which the ball, without bouncing, passes, above the batsman’s waist height., , What is the distance between Popping Crease and, Stumps on cricket pitch(a) 2.5 feet, (b) 3 feet, (c) 3.5 feet, , (c) Shene Warne, , Expl:- Shane Warne was one of the five best cricketer of 20th, century. The others were sir don bradman, gary sobers, james, hobbs, and viv Richards., , Expl:- Kenya is not a test status nation. Currently there are 10, nation which play test cricket. They are –Australia, New, Zealand, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, England, West Indies,, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka., 25., , Which of the following players became “Best cricketer, of Twentieth Century ” by Wisden along with four, other players(a) Sunil Gavaskar, (b) Kapil Dev, , Ans. (c) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2011], , Which of the following team does not get the status of, “Test” team(a) England, (b) Bangladesh, (c) South Africa, , [SSC CGL Exam 2002], , How many double centuries have been scored by Sir, Don Bradman in his test career(a), , 10, , (b) 9, , (c), , 6, , (d) 12, , Ans. (d), , (577), , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2002], , General Studies

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Expl:- Don Bradman scored 12 double centuries in his 20, years long test career. Sehwag has scored 6 double centuries,, while brain lara with 9 double centuries is at the second place., 37., , Which of the following cricket was the first to take 500, wickets in test matches(a) Richard Hadley, (b) Courtney Walsh, (c) Kapil Dev, , Ans. (b), , (d) Nawab Pataudi, [SSC CPO Exam 2015], , Expl:- Kapil Dev is known as the Haryana Hurricane. He was, the caption of Indian cricket team which won the world cup, 1983., 44., , Answer the first man who took 200 wickets in one day, cricket(a) Kapil Dev, (b) Imran Khan, (c) Richard Hadley, , (d) Muralidharan, , Ans. (a), , Expl:- Currently Muralidharan holds the records for taking 534, wickets in one day internationals. Wasim akram is at the, second place with 502 wickets., , (d) Ian Botham, [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2006], , Expl:- Kapil Dev became the first bowler to take 200 wickets, in one day cricket., , Who is the fourth bowler to take 500 wickets in test, cricket-, , Who was the first Indian bowler to take a hat-rick in, test matches(a) B.S.Chandrashekhar (b) E.A.S.Prasanna, , (a), , Glenn Mcgrath, , (b) Anil Kumble, , (c) B.S.Bedi, , (c), , Shoib Akhatar, , (d) Jason Gillespie, , Expl:Sr., Player, 1. Courtney Walsh, , 45., , Ans. (d), , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2005], , Ans. (a), , 41., , Which of the following player was known as “the, Haryana Hurricane”(a) Ajay Jadeja, (b) Ajay Rats, , Ans. (c), , Ans. (d), , 40., , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2001], , (c) Kapil Dev, , Which of the following bowlers has taken the highest, number of wickets in one day international?, (a) Shane Warne, (b) Wasim Akram, , (d) Brian Lara, , Expl:- Sachin has hit 49 centuries in 452 innings of his one day, career., , (d) Wasim Akram, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2002], , (c) Kapil Dev, , Answer the name of player who has scored maximum, number of centuries in one day cricket(a) Viv Richards, (b) Sachin Tendulkar, , Ans. (b), , 43., , Expl:- Currently Muralidharan holds the records for taking 534, wickets in one day internationals. Wasim Akram is at the, second place with 502 wickets., 39., , 42., , (c) Saeed Anwar, , Which bowler holds the record for most number of, wickets in one day international cricket(a) M.Muralidharan, (b) Chaminda Vas, , Ans. (a), , [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2006], , Expl:- Brian lara (400) holds the record for scoring the highest, run in an inning of test match., , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2002], , (c) Glenn Mcgrath, , None of these, , Ans. (d), , (d) Shane Warne, , Expl:- West Indies cricketer, Courtney walsh became the first, bowler to take 500 test wickets in his 129th match. Currently ,, mutthiah muralidharan (800) holds the record for getting, highest number of wickets in test cricket., 38., , (d), , Chronology, 17 March 2001, , Wockets, 519, , (d) Harbhajan Singh, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2002], , Expl:- Harbhajan Singh took the first hat-rick on 11 March, 2001 at Eden garden Kolkata. He got wickets of Ricky ponting,, Adam gilchrist and Shane warne. It was the 29th hat-rick in test, cricket. Irfan pathan is the second Indian bowler who took a, hat-rick in test matches., , 2., 3., , Shane Warne, M.Muralidharan, , 8 March 2004, 16 March 2004, , 708, 800, , 4., , Glenn Mcgrath, , 21 July 2005, , 563, , Who is the Indian Cricketer to score three consecutive, centuries in his first three test matches(a) Saurav Ganguly, (b) Md. Azharuddin, , 5., , Anil Kumble, , 9 March 2006, , 619, , (c), , Who holds the record for scoring highest run score in, an inning of test match(a) Matthew Hayden, (b), , Don Bredman, , (c), , Mahela Jayawardhane, , SSC, , 46., , Surendra Amaranth (d) G. Vishvanath, , Ans. (b), , [SSC Matric Level Exam 2000], , Expl:- Muhhamad azharuddin hit three consecutive centuries, (110,105,122) in his first three test matches in 1984–85., 47., , Who was the first centurion in Indian cricket Team(a) Veenu Mankad, , (578), , (b) C.K. Naidu, , General Studies

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(c) Lala Amarnath, , 2., , (d) Mansoor Ali Pataudi, , Ans. (c), , [SSC CPO Exam 2006], , Expl:- Lala amarnath hit the first century in the history of, Indian cricket by scoring 118 runs against England in 1933., 48., , 3., , Who got the “Purple Cap” for getting highest wickets in, IPL-9., (a) Harbhajan Singh, (b) Malinga, (c) Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, (d) Yuzvendra Chahal, , Expl:- B.Kumar of Sun Risers Hyderbad got the purple cap for, taking 23 wickets in 17 matches., What is the angle of bowing to throw the ball for, maximum distance(a) 600 horizontal, (b) 450 horizontal, (c) 300 horizontal, (d) 150 horizontal, , Ans. (b), , (b) Qatar, , (c) France, , (d) Netherlands, [SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2011], , 4., , Who won the Euro-2016 football championship(a) Germany, , (b) Czech Republic, , (c) Portugal, , (d) Greece, , Ans. (c), Expl:-Portugal won the Euro–2016 football championship., The youngest player in any World Cup winner team isNorman wHiteside (b) Pele, , Ans. (b), , [SSC Multi-Tasking Exam 2011], , (d) Maradona, [SSC Matric Level Exam 2002], , Expl:- Norman Whiteside (17 years 1month 10 days) is the, youngest football player in the world, but pele (17 years 7, months 23 days) was the youngest player of any world cup, 1958winner team. In that world cup, he became the youngest, player to post a goal, a goal in final and one hat-rick., 6., , What is the number of players in Rugby Football(a), , Expl:- Salix purpurea is used to make cricket bats. Salix purpurea, is a species of willow native to most of Europe and western Asia., The wood of this species is used in making cricket bats., , How many times has Brazil won the football World Cup, Championship(a) Five, (b) One, (c) Four, (d) Two, [SSC Multi-Tasking Exam 2013], , Expl:- Brazil won its 5th world cup in 2002. It was organized, in Japan and south Korea jointly. World cup 2014 was won by, Germany which defeated Argentina by 1–0., , 16, , (b) 12, , (c) 11, (d) 15, Ans. (d) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2015], Expl:- There are 15 players in each team in Rugby football., 7., , Football, , SSC, , (a) Russia, , (c) Lothar Matthuas, , Which wood is used to make the cricket bat(a) Morus Alba, (b) Sandrus, (c) Linum Usitatissimum, (d) Salix Purpurea, , Ans. (a), , FIFA World Cup 2018 will be organized in-, , (a), , Ans. (d), , 1., , (d) Brazil, , Expl:- 20th FIFA World Cup was organized in Brazil from, June 12 to July 13, 2014. Russia will host 21st World Cup in, 2018 and 22nd by Qatar in 2022., , 5., , Expl:- The angle of bowing to throw the ball for maximum, distance is 450 horizontal, 53., , (c) Chile, , Ans. (a), , Ans. (c), , 51., , (b) France, , Expl:- 20th FIFA world cup was organized in Brazil from June, 12 to July 13, 2014. Russia will host 21st World Cup in 2018, and 22nd by Qatar in 2022., , [SSC FCI Exam 2012], , Expl:- India lost U-19 world cup 2016 to which team West, Indies in the final., 50., , (a) Spain, , Ans. (d) [SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2013], , India lost U-19 world cup 2016 to which team ______ in, the final–, (a) Australia, (b) England, (c) South Africa, (d) West Indies, , Ans. (d), , Which country had hosted the football World Cup 2014., , The finalists of A.F.C. Challenge Cup were(a), , India and Myanmar, , (b), , India and Tajikistan, , (c), , D.P.R.K. and Tajikistan, , (d), , Myanmar and D.P.K.R., , Ans. (b), , [SSC CPO Exam 2008], , Expl:- The final of AFC championship was played in between, India and Tajikistan on 13 August 2008. India won the cup by, defeating Tajikistan by 4–1. The current winner of AFC 2014, championship is Philippines., , (579), , General Studies

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Census–2011, The Census of India 2011 was conducted in two phases as follows, House listing and Housing Census and Population Enumeration. The, population of India, at 1210.2 million, is almost equal to the, combined population of U.S.A., Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan,, Bangladesh and Japan put together (1214.3 million). The population, of India has increased by more than 181 million during the decade, 2001-2011. The absolute addition is slightly lower than the, population of Brazil, the fifth most populous 10 country in the world., 2001-2011 is the first decade (with the exception of 1911-1921), which has actually added lesser population compared to the previous, decade. The percentage decadal growth 14 during 2001-2011 has, registered the sharpest decline since Independence – a decrease of, 3.90 percentage points from 21.54 to 17.64 percent., , Top 10 States with highest population, Rank, 1, 2, , State, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, , Population (2011 Census), 19,95,81,477, 11,23,72,972, , 3, , Bihar, , 10,38,04,637, , 4, 5, , West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, , 9,13,47,736, 8,46,65,533, , 6, 7, , Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, , 7,25,97,565, 7,21,38,958, , 8, 9, , Rajasthan, Karnataka, , 6,86,21,012, 6,11,30,704, , Thane with population of 1.1 Crore is the most populated district of, India. North Twenty Fourth Pargana in West Bengal is the second, most populous district of India with a population of 1.08 Crore., , Lowest Populated Districts of India, With a population of 7948, Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, is the lowest populated district of India. Second lowest populated, district of India is Anjaw which is also in Arunachal Pradesh. It, had a population of 21089 in Census 2011., , States with Highest Decadal Growth Rate, 2001-2011, According to Census 2011, Meghalaya has registered the highest, decadal growth rate during 2001-11. Top ten states with highest, decadal growth rate in India are as follows:, , 10, Gujarat, 6,03,83,628, Uttar Pradesh (200 million) is the most populous State in the, country – population is more than the population of Brazil. The, combined population of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra (312, million) is greater than the population of USA. All top populated, states show decline in decadal growth rate in 2001-2011 in, comparison to 1991-2001., , 10 States with Lowest Population, , Highest populated Districts of India, , State, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, , % Growth (2001–2011), 27.80%, 25.90%, , Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, , 25.10%, 23.70%, , Mizoram, , 22.80%, , Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, , 22.60%, 22.30%, , Rajasthan, 21.40%, Madhya Pradesh, 20.30%, However, if we compare all states and UTs, then the highest, decadal growth is registered by Dadra and Nagar Haveli that is, 55.50% . Lowest Growth Rate has been of Nagaland – Negative., 47%, followed by Kerala – 4.86%., Union Territory, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, , % Growth 2001-2011, 55.50%, , Daman and Diu, Pondicherry, , 53.50%, 27.70%, , Delhi, Chandigarh, , 21%, 17.10%, , Andaman and Nicobar Islands, , 6.70%, , Lakshadweep, , 6.20%, , Rank, 18, , State, Jammu and Kashmir, , Population (2011 Census), 1,25,48,926, , 19, 20, , Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, , 1,01,16,752, 68,56,509, , 21, , Tripura, , 36,71,032, , 22, 23, , Meghalaya, Manipur, , 29,64,007, 27,21,756, , 24, 25, , Nagaland, Goa, , 19,80,602, 14,57,723, , Districts with highest and lowest Decadal, Growth Rate, , 26, , Arunachal Pradesh, , 13,82,611, , 27, 28, , Mizoram, Sikkim, , 10,91,014, 6,07,688, , District with highest decadal growth rate was Kurung Kumey in, Arunachal Pradesh that registered 111% growth rate. District, with lowest decadal growth rate was Longleng in Nagaland, which registered -58.39% Growth rate., , SSC, , (595), , https://sscstudy.com/, , General Studies