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In cold countries alcohol is preferred to mercury as a thermometric liquid because:

  1. alcohol has a lower freezing point
  2. alcohol is a better conductor of heat
  3. alcohol is cheaper than mercury
  4. the world production of alcohol is greater than that of mercury
General science

Which of the following is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

  1. Prohibition of liquor
  2. Right to work
  3. Equal wage for equal work
  4. Right to information
Indian Polity

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion(A): The present Government of Uttar Pradesh is focussing on development of industry, infrastructure, energy generation etc.
Reason(R): Heavy investment facilitates economic development.

Codes:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Economy

Which of the following metals are found in district Sonbhadra? Find the correct answer from the code given below:

1. Uranium
2. Andalusite
3. Pyrites
4. Dolomite

Code:

  1. 1, 2, 3
  2. 2, 3, 4
  3. 1, 3, 4
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Indian Geography

Postmasburg and its adjacent area of South Africa is major producer of which of the following minerals ?

  1. Uranium
  2. Bauxite
  3. Manganese
  4. Mica
World Geography

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Movement) List-II (Year)

A. Pabna - 1. 1855-56
B. Eka - 2. 1873-85
C. Santhal - 3. 1922
D. Tana Bhagat - 4. 1914

Codes:
A B C D

  1. 1 2 4 3
  2. 2 3 1 4
  3. 3 1 4 2
  4. 4 3 2 1
Modern Indian History

Which one of the following countries in Africa has luxurious tropical rain forests?

  1. Ivory coast
  2. Kenya
  3. Zimbabwe
  4. Union of South Africa
World Geography

Which among the following are the sources of current revenue for the Central Govt?

I. Corporate Tax
II. Profit from Public Enterprises
III. Sale of National Savings Certificates
IV. Loans received from the World Bank
V. Excise duties

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

  1. I, II and III
  2. II, III and IV
  3. III, IV and V
  4. I, II and V
Economy

The State Finance Commission is a:

  1. Legal body
  2. Non-statutory body
  3. Constitutional body
  4. None of the above
Indian Polity

Consider the following statements about Uttar Pradesh:

1. Geographical area of UP is about 2,41,000 sq kms.
2. Sex ratio in UP as per 2001 2011 census was 943 females per 1000 males.
3. UP has 18 Revenue Divisions.
4. Literacy percentage in UP as per 2001 2011 census was 63.68%

Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1 and 3 only
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 2 and 3 only
Census

According to the Report released by NITI Aayog in December 2019 on "Sustainable Development Goals India Index 2019-20", the Uttar Pradesh is grouped under which of the following categories ?

  1. Aspirant
  2. Performer
  3. Front runner
  4. Achiever
Current Affairs

In giving representation to talent, experience and service in the composition of the Council of States, the Constitution makers of India were influenced by the example of:

  1. Irish Republic
  2. Canada
  3. U.S.A.
  4. Australia
Indian Polity

Consider the following in relation to causes of urbanization and select the correct answer from the code given below:

1) High rate of emigration from rural to urban areas.
2) Increasing number of educational institutions in cities.
3) High rate of industrialization.
4) High standard of living in rural area.

Codes:

  1. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
  2. 2, 3 and 4 are correct
  3. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
  4. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
World Geography

The minimum percentage of population below the poverty limit is recorded in

  1. Jammu and Kashmir
  2. Punjab
  3. Haryana
  4. Goa
Census

With which of the following movements is Aruna Asaf Ali associated?

  1. Non-Cooperation Movement
  2. Civil Disobedience Movement
  3. Individual Satyagrha
  4. Quit India Movement
Modern Indian History

When did Aurangzeb won Bijapur?

  1. 1685
  2. 1686
  3. 1687
  4. 1684
Medieval History

Which of the following taxes does not directly increase the price of a commodity to buyers:

  1. Income Tax
  2. Trade Tax
  3. Import Duty
  4. Excise Duty
Economy

Name the teams participating for the first time in the World Cup Cricket Tournament held in 1996 who had not participated in earlier World Cup:

  1. Kenya, Holland, U.A.E.
  2. Zimbabwe, Holland, Kenya
  3. Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya
  4. Zimbabwe, South Africa, Holland
Current Affairs

The most often described river in the initial Vedic literature is:

  1. Sindhu
  2. Shutudri
  3. Saraswati
  4. Ganga
Ancient Indian History

In the Suez canal region, the correct order of lakes lying from North to South direction is:

  1. Lake Timsah – Little Bitter Lake – Great Bitter Lake – Lake Manzala
  2. Great Bitter Lake – Little Bitter Lake – Lake Timsah – Lake Manzala
  3. Lake Manzala – Great Bitter Lake – Little Bitter Lake – Lake Timsah
  4. Lake Manzala – Lake Timsah – Great Bitter Lake – Little Bitter Lake
World Geography

Consider according to Buddhism:

Assertion (A): There is no rebirth
Reason (R): There is no soul.

Now select your answer from the following code:
Code:

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Ancient Indian History

What percentage of the education budget under 9th Five Year Plan has been allocate to primary education?

  1. 33 per cent
  2. 37 per cent
  3. 47 per cent
  4. 58 per cent
Current Affairs

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Forest) - List-II (Region)

A. Tropical moist deciduous - 1. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Tropical dry deciduous - 3. Middle Ganga Plain
C. Alpine - 2. Sahyadris
D. Tropical wet evergreen - 4. Tarai

Code:
A B C D

  1. 4 3 1 2
  2. 4 2 1 3
  3. 1 3 2 4
  4. 3 1 4 2
Indian Geography

The main reason for the boycott of Simon Commission in India was:

  1. Appointment before time
  2. All the members were Englishmen
  3. Chairman was a member of the British Liberal Party
  4. Gandhiji's non-cooperation movement
Modern Indian History