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Kalinga Award is given in the field of Science.
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1. In which field is the Kalinga Award given?
A
Science
B
Literature
C
Journalism
D
Game
Kalinga Award is given in the field of Science.
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2. Match List ? I with List ? II and select the correct answer.
A
(iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
B
(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
C
(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
D
(i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
Poverty Reduction ? MNREGA (iv), Human Development ? Mid-day Meals (i), Social Assistance ? National Old Age Pension (iii), Minimum Need ? Indira Awas Yojana (ii).
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3. Match the following newspapers with their slogans or taglines.
A
i-1, ii-2, iii-3, iv-4
B
i-2, ii-1, iii-3, iv-4
C
i-1, ii-3, iii-2, iv-4
D
i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1
Times of India ? Let Truth Prevail (iv), Hindustan Times ? Journalism of Courage (2), Indian Express ? First Voice Last Word (3), State Times ? The Bold Voice of J&K (1).
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4. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India?
A
Manoj Pandey
B
Neeraj Ahuja
C
V.K. Sharma
D
Siddhartha Mohanty
Siddhartha Mohanty was appointed as the new chairman of LIC.
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5. Which of the following countries is NOT a founding member of SAARC?
A
Bangladesh
B
Bhutan
C
Myanmar
D
Maldives
Myanmar is not a founding member of SAARC.
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6. According to economist Coulborn, `too much money chasing too few goods` is:
A
Globalization
B
Inflation
C
Liberalization
D
Economic growth
Definition describes Inflation.
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7. Which International non-profit NGO is registered in Belgium under Disaster Management?
A
TIEMS
B
IEAM
C
BDM
D
ITDM
The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) is registered in Belgium.
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8. The economic reforms, Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization (LPG) started in:
A
Early 1990s
B
Early 1980s
C
Early 2000s
D
Late 1980s
LPG reforms were launched in India in 1991.
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9. The World AIDS Day is observed to raise awareness towards AIDS/HIV every year on:
A
1st December
B
1st May
C
1st October
D
1st August
World AIDS Day is observed on 1st December every year.
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10. Who is the Indian member of the International Court of Justice re-elected for 2nd term?
A
Dalveer Bhandari
B
Markandey Katju
C
Raghunandan Swarup
D
Mohd. Hidayatullah
Justice Dalveer Bhandari was re-elected to ICJ.
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11. Which among the following countries are the latest entry into the WTO membership?
A
Afghanistan
B
Bhutan
C
Nepal
D
Bangladesh
Afghanistan became the 164th member of WTO in 2016.
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12. What was the theme of World AIDS Day for the year 2017?
A
Right to health
B
Close the Gap
C
Getting to Zero
D
Zero Discrimination
Theme of World AIDS Day 2017 was `Getting to Zero`.
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13. Match the SAARC summit meetings held in the following places with respective years:
A
1-d; 2-a; 3-b; 4-c
B
1-b; 2-c; 3-d; 4-a
C
1-c; 2-d; 3-a; 4-b
D
1-b; 2-d; 3-a; 4-c
SAARC summits: 1985-Islamabad, 1986-Dhaka, 1987-Bangalore, 1988-Kathmandu.
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14. In 2019, which popular singer was awarded the Bharat Ratna award?
A
Lata Mangeshkar
B
Asha Bhosle
C
Bhupen Hazarika
D
Manna Dey
Lata Mangeshkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001, but in 2019 the Bharat Ratna was not awarded to a popular singer; however among options Lata is the Bharat Ratna laureate.
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15. Who among the following nations is not a member of BRICS?
A
India
B
China
C
Russia
D
Indonesia
BRICS members are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa; Indonesia is not a member.
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16. The driving force of an ecosystem is:
A
Carbon Monoxide
B
Biogas
C
Solar Energy
D
Carbon dioxide
Solar energy is the primary driving force of ecosystems.
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17. Which of the following birds cannot fly?
A
Kiwi
B
Ostrich
C
Penguin
D
All of the above
Kiwi, Ostrich and Penguin are all flightless birds.
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18. Which of the following rivers is also known as Hydaspes?
A
Jhelum
B
Ravi
C
Indus
D
Chenab
The ancient name Hydaspes refers to the Jhelum River.
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19. Which of the following laid the foundation of Lodhi dynasty?
A
Sikandar Lodhi
B
Ibrahim Lodhi
C
Bahlol Lodhi
D
None of the above
Bahlol Lodi (Bahlol Lodhi) founded the Lodi dynasty in the 15th century.
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20. Where is Nanda Devi National Sanctuary located?
A
Uttarakhand
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Jammu and Kashmir
D
Sikkim
Nanda Devi Sanctuary is in Uttarakhand.
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21. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is related to which form of art?
A
Flute player
B
Sitar Maestro
C
Odissi dancer
D
Hindustani Vocalist
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist.
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22. Which day is celebrated as `Shaheed Diwas` to commemorate execution of Sukhdev Thapar, Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru?
A
March 1
B
March 10
C
March 13
D
March 23
Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were executed on 23 March 1931; Shaheed Diwas is observed on 23 March.
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23. What is the theme of the `World Pulses Day` 2023?
A
Pulses for a Sustainable Future
B
Pulses for Malnutrition
C
Pulses for a Healthier Future
D
Pulses for a Scalable Future
UN FAO theme for World Pulses Day 2023 was `Pulses for a Sustainable Future`.
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24. Establishing a Power of Attorney occurs when...? Which illustrates best?
A
Michael?s mother is elderly, Michael takes decisions
B
Mrs. Harris opens a savings account
C
Emily?s father authorizes Emily to manage tasks
D
Rachel hires attorney to review contract
Emily?s father unable to act so he authorizes Emily.
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25. If GDP is same for both countries, what is ratio of Pakistan?s income through agriculture over India?s income through exports & misc.?
A
1.25
B
1.33
C
1.5
D
2
Correct ratio is 1.33.
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26. If India?s total GDP is Rs.30,000 crores, what is the contribution of Agriculture, Services, and Miscellaneous sectors combined?
A
Rs.17,500 crore
B
Rs.18,570 crore
C
Rs.21,000 crore
D
Rs.25,000 crore
Correct contribution is Rs.18,570 crore.
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27. Statements regarding Mobile Seva: I. Provides services via mobile. II. Enables integration of web & mobile-based services. Which correct?
A
Both I and II
B
Neither I nor II
C
I only
D
II only
Both statements are correct.
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28. Statements on e-Governance PPP model. Which is correct?
A
Both true & II explains I
B
Both true but II not correct explanation
C
I true, II false
D
I false, II true
Both are true but II not explanation of I.
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29. What was the earlier name of BharatNet?
A
NOFN
B
BBN
C
IOFN
D
NDCN
Earlier name: NOFN.
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30. Which one of the following is not a leap year?
A
800
B
1200
C
1618
D
2004
1618 not divisible by 4.
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31. Centre code `IN2305`: 2 digits country, 2 digits state, 2 digits centre. What does it signify?
A
India, State 23, Center 05
B
India, State 2, Center 305
C
International, State 23, Center 05
D
India, State 230, Center 5
IN = India, 23 = state, 05 = center.
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32. Select the alternative that best expresses the sentence in passive voice: 'The teacher explained the lesson to the students.'
A
The lesson is explained to the students by the teacher.
B
The students were being explained the lesson by the teacher.
C
The lesson was explained to the students by the teacher.
D
The students explained the lesson to the teacher.
Past tense: 'explained' ? 'was explained' (option C).
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33. Select the alternative that best expresses the sentence in passive voice: 'My brother promised me a present.'
A
I was promised a present by my brother.
B
I was promised by my brother a present.
C
A present was promised from my brother to me.
D
I had been promised a present by my brother.
Correct passive: 'I was promised a present by my brother.'
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34. Select the alternative that best expresses the sentence in passive voice: 'Sarita was writing a letter to her mother.'
A
A letter was written by Sarita to her mother.
B
A letter was being written by Sarita to her mother.
C
A letter has been written to her mother by Sarita.
D
A letter was written to her mother by Sarita.
Active: 'was writing' ? passive progressive: 'was being written'. Thus option B matches tense and aspect.
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35. Out of the given words, choose the misspelt one.
A
Deteriorate
B
Mischievious
C
Licentious
D
Miscellaneous
The correct spelling is 'Mischievous' (option B is misspelt).
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