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All production is organised by combining land, labour, physical capital and human capital, which are known as

  1. factors of politics

  2. factors of education

  3. factors of production

  4. factors of sports

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All production is organised by combining land, labour, physical capital and human capital, which are known as factors of production. 

Which is the most abundant factor of production?

  1. Machinery

  2. Business

  3. Labour

  4. Landlord

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“Labour” is the most abundant factor of production because without labour you cannot produce anything.  

Which of the following ports has not been developed recently?

  1. New Mangalore

  2. Mumbai

  3. Haldia

  4. Nhava Sheva

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mumbai ports has not been developed recently. 

National Highway connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata is termed as

  1. Locomotive Quadrilateral

  2. Guage Quadrilateral

  3. Golden Quadrilateral

  4. Dock Quadrilateral

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

National Highway connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata is termed as Golden Quadrilateral because these cities are big and most famous cities in India.  

Which is not a development in the field of communication?

  1. Cellular phone

  2. Laptop

  3. E-commerce

  4. Radio

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Radio is not a development in the field of communication. 

Which is the major public sector enterprise of the Central government?

  1. ITC

  2. DMRC

  3. Roadways

  4. Indian Railways

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian Railwayss the major public sector enterprise of the Central government. 

Air travel is the choice of transport in north-eastern parts of India due to

  1. the prosperity of people of this region

  2. heavy rains, that are liable to damage roads and railways

  3. it being the less expensive mode of transport

  4. All of these

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Air travel is the choice of transport in north-eastern parts of India due to heavy rains, that are liable to damage roads and railways.

Companies that set up production units in the special economic zones, do not have to pay taxes for an initial period of

  1. 10 years

  2. 12 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 15 years

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Companies that set up production units in the special economic zones do not have to pay taxes for an initial period of 5 years.  

In the year 2003, the tertiary sector emerged as the largest producing sector in India replacing the

  1. first sector

  2. main sector

  3. initial sector

  4. primary sector

  5. last sector


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the year 2003, the tertiary sector emerged as the largest producing sector in India replacing the primary sector. 

In the private sector, ownership of assets and delivery of services are in the hands of private individuals or

  1. workers

  2. students

  3. managers

  4. companies

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In the private sector, ownership of assets and delivery of services are in the hands of private individuals or companies. 

GDP is the total value of __________ produced during a particular year.

  1. all final boxes and sources

  2. all processes

  3. all final goods and services

  4. all goods

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

GDP is the total value of all final goods and services produced during a particular year.

Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?

  1. Ajatashatru

  2. Bimbisara

  3. Agnimitra

  4. Pushyamitra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agnimitra was the founder of Sunga dynasty.

The new element of ‘Gopuram’ was encouraged in temples of South India by

  1. Cholas

  2. Pallavas

  3. Pandyas

  4. Chalukyas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The gopuram's origins can be traced back to early structures of the Tamil kings Pallavas; and by the twelfth century, under the Pandya rulers, these gateways became a dominant feature of a temple's outer appearance.

Changhiz Khan invaded India during the rule of

  1. Qutubddin Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Balban

  4. Alauddin Khilji


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Changhiz Khan invaded India during the rule of Iltutmish.

Which of the following choices was the main function of the Peshwa under Shivaji’s administration?

  1. He was to look after the general interest and welfare of the state

  2. He advised the king about foreign affairs.

  3. He was to fix dates for religious ceremonies.

  4. He was in charge of all public finance and accounts of the kingdom.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main function of the Peshwa under Shivaji’s administration was to look after the general interest and welfare of the state.

The Himalayas are formed due to the

  1. internal pressure of two large land forms

  2. faulting of the earth’s crust

  3. folding of the earth’s crust

  4. folding of the geo–syncline named Tethys


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The excessive shrinking of the geosynclines, caused folding and the surplus sediments were raised as the Himalayan mountains.

In which state is Jog Falls located?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jog Falls, Gerosppa Falls or Joga Falls is the second highest plunge waterfall in India, located in Sagara, Taluk, Karnataka.

Arrange the following in chronological order. I. Dandi March II. Simon commission III. Poona Pact IV. Gandhi–Irwin Pact

  1. II, I, III, IV

  2. II, I, IV, III

  3. IV, III, I, II

  4. IV, III, II, I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Simon Commission (1928) Dandi March (1930) Gandhi – Irwin Pact (1931)Poona Pact 1932 Chronogical order would be: II, I, IV, III

Which of the following is the world's largest delta?

  1. Mississippi Delta

  2. Arcuate Delta

  3. Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta

  4. Inland Delta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (also known as the Brahmaputra Delta, the Sunderbans Delta, or the Bengal Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal.

Which of the following animals was not native of India?

  1. Elephant

  2. Horse

  3. Rhinoceros

  4. Tiger


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Horses are not native to India as they were brought to India over 2000 years ago.

A large number of adolescent girls suffer from

  1. Exophthalmia

  2. Anemia

  3. Scurvy

  4. Beriberi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A large number of adolescent girls suffers from ANEMIA in India due to the onset of menstruation and may continue later during their reproductive life.

The song 'Jana Gana Mana' composed by Rabindernath Tagore, was first published in January 1912 under the title of

  1. Rashtra Jagrati

  2. Tatva Bodhini

  3. Bharat Vidhata

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem of India. Written in Bengali, the first of five stanzas of the Brahmo hymn titled Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata attributed to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

Khilafat movement resulted in

  1. decrease in the differences between the Hindus and the Muslims

  2. the partition of India

  3. the Hindu Muslims riots

  4. suppression of the Hindus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It resulted in decrease in the differences between the Hindus and the Muslims and on the other hand strikes, demonstrations and satyagrahas took place across the country, where "Hindu-Muslim ki Jai" was the famous slogan.

Which is the hottest month for the western and southern regions of the country?

  1. May

  2. April

  3. June

  4. July


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In western and southern regions, the hottest month is April; for northern regions, May is the hottest month. Temperatures average around 32–40 °C (90–104 °F) in most of the interior.

A Constitution is the

  1. set of ordinary laws

  2. set of official laws

  3. set of financial laws

  4. basic structure defining the powers of the state and the rights and duties of the citizens


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. These rules together make up, i.e. constitute, what the entity is.

What is our first and foremost duty as a good citizen of India?

  1. To give rise to casteism and regionalism.

  2. To develop spirit of patriotism among people.

  3. To maintain the unity and security of the country.

  4. Not to tolerate any religious atrocity.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first and foremost duty of being a good citizen of India is to maintain the unity and security of the country coding a righteous life is the best and most valuable service to the nation.

Which of the following soils is very hard to cultivate?

  1. Alluvial

  2. Black

  3. Red

  4. Sandy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Red soil is usually a poor growing soil, low in nutrients and humus and hence, difficult to cultivate.

The Government of India has a parliamentary system because

  1. the Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people

  2. the Parliament can amend the Constitution

  3. the Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved

  4. the Council of Ministers is responsible in the Lok Sabha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government of India has a parliamentary system because the council of ministers is responsible in the Lok Sabha.

The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Constitutional amendment

  3. President

  4. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. It is not subject to dissolution but one-third of its members retire every two years.

Sesame and Copra are types of

  1. pulses

  2. spices

  3. oilseeds

  4. fruits


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sesame and Copra are types of oilseeds.

Which of the following states has the largest representation in the Lok Sabha?

  1. Bihar

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh was the largest representation in the lok sabha.

What does the government do if an employee or an official dies during the tenure of his service?

  1. The government takes the whole responsibility of his family.

  2. The government provides education to the employee's children.

  3. The government gives employment to a member of his family.

  4. The government provides all modern means of communication to his family.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In an employee or an official dies diving the tenures of his service then govt. gives employment to the member of his formula.

The retirement age of the Judge of the High Court is

  1. 62 years

  2. 65 years

  3. 58 years

  4. 60 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The retirement age of judge of high count is 62 years.

What step does the government take if due to more production the prices of the crops fall?

  1. The government fixes the minimum price for chief crops to avoid exploitation of farmers.

  2. The government fixes the maximum price for chief crops to benefit the traders.

  3. The government distributes the crops free of cost in the public.

  4. The government itself starts consuming the maximum of the crops.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If the to more production the prices of crops fall then govt. fixes two minimum prices for the chief crops to avoid exploitation of farmers.

Under whose advice the President of India declares Emergency under Article 352?

  1. The Council of Ministers

  2. The Cabinet

  3. The Chief Ministers of all states

  4. The Prime Minister


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A state of emergency in India refers to a period of governance under an altered constitutional setup that can be proclaimed by the President of India, when he/she perceives grave threats to the nation from internal and external sources or from financial situations of crisis. Under the advice of the cabinet of ministers and using the powers vested in him/her largely by Part XVIII of the Constitution of India, the President can overrule many provisions of the constitution, which guarantee fundamental rights to the citizens of India and acts governing devolution of powers to the states which form the federation.  

Which of these river valleys is not associated with coal deposits?

  1. Godavari

  2. Mahanadi

  3. Son

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Out of all the options, only Narmada is the river valley which is not associated with coal deposits.

The winds blowing from sea towards the coastal areas are called

  1. ocean currents

  2. land breeze

  3. coastal winds

  4. sea breeze


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sea breeze is the wind that flows/blows from sea towards the coastal areas as it is a gentle wind that develops over water bodies near land to differences in air pressure created by their different heat capacity.

Which of the following planets is known as ‘Morning Star’?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Morning star, most commonly used as a name for the planet Venus when it appears in the east before sunrise.

Who was the Chairman of Boundary Commission to define the boundaries of the dominions under the Indian Independence Act of 1947?

  1. Lord Wavell

  2. Stafford Cripps

  3. Lord Mountbatten

  4. Cyril Radcliffe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In order to determine exactly which territories to assign to each country, in June 1947, Britain appointed Sir Cyril Radcliffe to chair two Boundary Commissions—one for Bengal and one for Punjab.

The Vidyasagar Setu is located at

  1. Cuttack

  2. Rameshwaram

  3. Madurai

  4. Calcutta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vidyasagar Setu, also known as the second Hooghly Bridge, is a toll bridge over the Hooghly River in the West Bengal, India, linking the cities of Kolkata.

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