UPSC CSE Prelims · Previous Year Questions

UPSC Prelims PYQs 2015

All 566 questions from the UPSC Prelims 2015 paper, tagged by subject and topic.

1. Q1

   Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?
2. Q1

   The setting up of the Inter-State Council in 1990 was meant to
3. Q1

   (a) Of all those involved (b) with the accident (c) none was seriously injured. (d) No error
4. Q1

   Genetic screening is
5. Q1

   The number of values of x satisfying x + 100/x > 50,where x is a natural number less than or equal to 100 is
6. Q2

   Consider the following statements:

   1. 1The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
   2. 2The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
7. Q2

   Which one of the following is not a Central Paramilitary Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs?
8. Q2

   (a) Radar equipments (b) that is to be used (c) for ships must be installed carefully. (d) No error
9. Q2

   Which of the following are the major factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India?

   1. 1Location
   2. 2Thermal contrast
   3. 3Upper air circulation
   4. 4The Himalayan Mountains

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.
10. Q2

    What is the sum of digits of the least multiple of 13, which when dividedby 6, 8 and 12 leaves 5, 7 and 11 respectively as the remainders ?
11. Q3

    Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?

    1. 1Dadabhai Naoroji
    2. 2G. Subramania Iyer
    3. 3R. C. Dutt

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
12. Q3

    The following item consists of two Statements I and II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below. Statement I: India's share of world manufacturing output steadily declined during the 19th and the 20th cen…
13. Q3

    (a) New types of electrical circuits (b) has been developed (c) by our engineers. (d) No error
14. Q3

    Consider the following Indian States:

    1. 1Chhattisgarh,
    2. 2Telangana,
    3. 3Andhra Pradesh,
    4. 4Uttarakhand,
    5. 5Tamil Nadu Which among, the States given above are the largest and smallest respectively (in terms of geographical area)?
15. Q3

    A milkman claims to sell milk at its cost price only. Still he is making a profit of 20% since he has mixed some amount of water in the milk. What is the percentage of milk in the mixture ?
16. Q4

    The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined
17. Q4

    The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India can be removed from office only by
18. Q4

    (a) Recently I visited Kashmir (b) and found the sceneries (c) to be marvellous (d) No error
19. Q4

    Who among the following is considered as the father of genetic engineering?
20. Q4

    What is √(4 + √(4 − √(4 + √(4 − …)))) equal to?
21. Q5

    Who of the following organised a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?
22. Q5

    Which one of the following is under the control of the Ministry of Defence?
23. Q5

    (a) It is of primary importance (b) in swimming to learn (c) to breathe properly. (d) No error
24. Q5

    Which of the following cause(s) variation in the genetic material of progeny?

    1. 1Sexual reproduction
    2. 2Asexual reproduction
    3. 3Mutations
    4. 4Epigenetic changes

    Select the correct answer using the code given below
25. Q5

    The largest natural number which divides every natural number of the form (n³-n)(n-2),where n is a natural number greater than 2 is
26. Q6

    With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'.
    2. 2In Rowlatt Satyagraha Gandhiji tried to use the Home Rule League.
    3. 3Demonstrations agai…
27. Q6

    Which of the following statements with regard to construction of railways in colonial India by the British companies is/are not true?

    1. 1The companies were guaranteed a return of 5% on their investment by Government of India.
    2. 2The railways were to be managed…
28. Q6

    (a) When the party was over, (b) he looked around for the girl (c) who had come with him (d) No error
29. Q6

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Plant) List-II (Natural vegetation type) A. Ebony

    1. 1Moist deciduous B. Shisham
    2. 2Himalayan moist C. Walnut
    3. 3Alpine D. Birch
    4. 4Tropical evergreen Code :
30. Q6

    The average of m numbers is n^4 and the average of n number is m^4.The average of (m + n) numbers is
31. Q7

    With reference to the Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements:

    1. 1It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
    2. 2It wanted to establish the dictatorship of the proletariat.
    3. 3It advocated separate electorate for minorit…
32. Q7

    According to Granville Austin, which of the following was/were the most significant contributions of India to constitution-making?
33. Q7

    (a) After we were driving for miles (b) on the winding road (c) I was suddenly sick. (d) No error
34. Q7

    Cobalt is associated with
35. Q7

    The digit in the units place of the resulting number of the expression (234)¹00+(234)¹01 is
36. Q8

    With reference to Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1It recommended a federal government.
    2. 2It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts.
    3. 3It provided for more Indians in the ICS.
37. Q8

    Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is
38. Q8

    (a) The forecast was for fair (b) and warm weather (c) and the day dawned dark and chill. (d) No error
39. Q8

    Absorption of water in the human body can be found in

    1. 1renal tubule in kidney
    2. 2hepatic cells in liver
    3. 3large intestine
    4. 4pancreatic duct

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
40. Q8

    If x={3}+{2}, then the value of x³+x+1/x+1/x³ is
41. Q9

    Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha?

    1. 1Avanti
    2. 2Gandhara
    3. 3Kosala
    4. 4Magadha

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
42. Q9

    Which of the following represents the main phases of the Quit India Movement?

    1. 1Strikes, boycotts and picketing in urban centres.
    2. 2Widespread attacks in rural areas on the many symbols and means of colonial rule and authority, e.g., railways, telegraph line…
43. Q9

    (a) To write, to speak or to act (b) seems (c) very easy. (d) No error
44. Q9

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Geological time scale) List-II (Life form) A. Pleistocene

    1. 1Mammals B. Paleocene
    2. 2Human genus C. Permian
    3. 3Invertebrates D. Cambrian
    4. 4Frogs Code :
45. Q9

    The value of 1/1× 4+1/4× 7+1/7× 10++1/16× 19 is
46. Q10

    With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system?

    1. 1A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority.
    2. 2The emergence of an administrative…
47. Q10

    The Special Provisions in Article 371G of the Constitution of India relate to the state of
48. Q10

    (a) I have not had tea (b) since (c) two days. (d) No error
49. Q10

    Measles is a disease caused by
50. Q10

    Two trains are moving in the same direction at 1.5 km/minute and 60 km/ hour respectively. A man in the faster train observes that it takes 27 seconds to cross the slower train. The length of the slower train is
51. Q11

    Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the

    1. 1introduction of gunpowder
    2. 2introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture
    3. 3establishment of the Timurid dynasty

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
52. Q11

    Who among the following resigned from his post in the year 2014?
53. Q11

    (a) Beside (b) his mother he has two aunts (c) who stay with him. (d) No error
54. Q11

    Neutrophils and lymphocytes originate from
55. Q11

    A tin of oil was 4/5 full.When 6 bottles of oil were taken out from this tin and 4 bottles of oil were poured into it, it was 3/4 full.Oil of how many bottles can the tin contain ?(All bottles are of equal volume)
56. Q12

    Consider the following pairs: Medieval Indian State Present Region

    1. 1Champaka Central India
    2. 2Durgara Jammu
    3. 3Kuluta Malabar

    Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
57. Q12

    Which of the following was/were not part/parts of the RIN Mutiny?

    1. 1Indian National Army
    2. 2HMIS Talwar
    3. 3Hunger strike by naval ratings
    4. 4Lord Irwin.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
58. Q12

    (a) This photograph (b) appears to be (c) the best of the two. (d) No error
59. Q12

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Climate) List-II (Characteristic) A. Mediterranean

    1. 1Temperature cycle is moderated by marine influence B. Marine west coast
    2. 2Warm summers and cold winter…
60. Q12

    A number when divided by 7 leaves a remainder 3 and the resulting quotient when divided by 11 leaves a remainder 6. If the same number when divided by 11 leaves a remainder m and the resulting quotient when divided by 7 leaves a remainder n. What are the value…
61. Q13

    Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?
62. Q13

    The Locus Standi rule to move the court was liberalized by the case of
63. Q13

    (a) Either the operator (b) or the foreman are (c) to blame for the accident. (d) No error
64. Q13

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Weathering type) List-II (Landform/Process) A. Chemical weathering

    1. 1Till B. Mechanical weathering
    2. 2Oxidation C. Glacial deposits
    3. 3Plant roots D. Deposit…
65. Q13

    Consider the following in respect of the equation y = √((x − 1)²)/(x − 1):

    1. 1y = 1 if x > 1
    2. 2y = −1 if x < 1
    3. 3y exists for all values of x.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?
66. Q14

    With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made the earliest?
67. Q14

    Who heads the Defence Acquisition Council?
68. Q14

    (a) The article offers (b) good advice to (c) whomever must accept it. (d) No error
69. Q14

    The mandate of the scheme entitled `Directly Observed Treatment, Short-Course (DOTS)' launched by WHO is to ensure that
70. Q14

    If (x+1) i the HCF of Ax²+Bx+C and Bx²+Ax+C where A ≠ B, then the value of C is
71. Q15

    Kalamkari painting refers to
72. Q15

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak was associated with

    1. 1Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
    2. 2The Age of Consent Bill
    3. 3Gaurakshini Sabha
    4. 4Atmiya Sabha.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
73. Q15

    (a) She dislikes (b) you being most organized (c) than she is. (d) No error
74. Q15

    If a ship has to go from Chennai to Kochi, it has to go around Sri Lanka rather than crossing through the Palk Strait. Why?
75. Q15

    The seven digit number 876p37q is divisible by 225. The values of p and qcan be respectively
76. Q16

    What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?
77. Q16

    The provision under Article 350A of the Constitution of India relates to the
78. Q16

    From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (16).
79. Q16

    Penicillin inhibits synthesis of bacterial
80. Q16

    If a, b and c satisfy the equation x³ - 3x² + 2x + 1 = 0 then what is the value of 1/a + 1/b + 1/c ?
81. Q17

    In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclones do not originate. What is the reason?
82. Q17

    The equivalent rank of Commodore of Indian Navy in the Indian Army is
83. Q17

    From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (17).
84. Q17

    Which of the following State capitals of North-East India is/are connected by Indian Railways?

    1. 1Imphal
    2. 2Agartala
    3. 3Kohima
    4. 4Aizawl

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
85. Q17

    A and B are two taps which can fill a tank individually in 10 minutes and 20 minutes respectively. However, there is a leakage at the bottom, which can empty a filled tank in 40 minutes. If the tank is empty initially, how much time will both the taps take to…
86. Q18

    Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following?

    1. 1Gravitational force of the Sun
    2. 2Gravitational force of the Moon
    3. 3Centrifugal force of the Earth

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
87. Q18

    The proposals of the Cabinet Mission did not include

    1. 1a three-tier structure for the Union of India, with both the Provinces and the Princely States.
    2. 2formation of a Constituent Assembly.
    3. 3creation of a sovereign Pakistan with six Muslim-majority provinc…
88. Q18

    From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (18).
89. Q18

    Most antibiotics target bacterial parasites interfering with various factors of growth or metabolism such as

    1. 1synthesis of cell wall
    2. 2bacterial protein synthesis
    3. 3synthesis of nuclear membrane
    4. 4mitochondrial function

    Select the correct answer using the…
90. Q18

    Which one of the following is correct ?
91. Q19

    Consider the following States:

    1. 1Arunachal Pradesh
    2. 2Himachal Pradesh
    3. 3Mizoram In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?
92. Q19

    Which of the following are provided in India by the Right to Education Act?

    1. 1Right of children to free and compulsory education till completion of elementary education in a neighbourhood school.
    2. 2Prohibition of deployment of teachers for non-educational wo…
93. Q19

    From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (19).
94. Q19

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Region) List-II (State) A. Baghelkhand

    1. 1West Bengal B. Kuttanad
    2. 2Madhya Pradesh C. Saurashtra
    3. 3Kerala D. Rarh
    4. 4Gujarat Code :
95. Q19

    The value of a single discount on some amount which is equivalent to a series of discounts of 10%, 20% and 40% on the same amount, is equal to
96. Q20

    "Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But the rain is soon over." Which of the following regions i…
97. Q20

    INS Vikramaditya is the name of
98. Q20

    From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (20).
99. Q20

    Which of the following statements with regard to Portland cement are correct?

    1. 1Silica imparts strength to cement.
    2. 2Alumina makes the cement quick setting.
    3. 3Excess of lime increases the strength of cement.
    4. 4Calcium sulphate decreases the initial setting…
100. Q20

     If k=x-y+2z where -2 ≤ x ≤ 1, -1 ≤ y ≤ 2 and 3 ≤ z ≤ 6, then which one of the following is correct ?
101. Q21

     Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?
102. Q21

     Which one of the following statements concerning the Freedom and Partition of India is not correct?
103. Q21

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (21).
104. Q21

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (City) List-II (Earthquake zone) A. Kolkata

     1. 1Zone V B. Guwahati
     2. 2Zone IV C. Delhi
     3. 3Zone III D. Chennai
     4. 4Zone II Code :
105. Q21

     The number of pairs (x, y) where x, y are integers satisfying the equation 21+48y=5 is
106. Q22

     Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?
107. Q22

     According to Article 3 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may by law

     1. 1declare war on any country,
     2. 2alter the boundaries of any State.
     3. 3increase the area of any State
     4. 4establish an Autonomous Council within any State.

     Select the correct answer…
108. Q22

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (22).
109. Q22

     Red phosphorus is used in the manufacture of safety matches. This is due to the fact that
110. Q22

     Let x and y be positive integers such that x is prime and y is composite.Which of the following statements are correct ?

     1. 1(y-x) can be an even integer.
     2. 2xy can be an even integer.
     3. 30.5(x+y) can be an even integer.

     Select the correct answer using the code…
111. Q23

     Consider the following rivers:

     1. 1Vamsadhara
     2. 2Indravati
     3. 3Pranahita
     4. 4Pennar

     Which of the above are tributaries of the River Godavari?
112. Q23

     Which one of the following best describes the Andaman & Nicobar Island Command?
113. Q23

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (23).
114. Q23

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Lake) List-II (Type) A. Ashtamudi Kayal

     1. 1Residual (sweet water) B. Himayat Sagar
     2. 2Lagoon C. Dal Lake
     3. 3Glacial D. Tsomgo Lake
     4. 4Artificial (sweet water)…
115. Q23

     Let x and y be positive integers such that x > y. The expressions 3x+2y and 2x+3y when divided by 5 leave remainders 2 and 3 respectively. What is the remainder when (x-y) is divided by 5 ?
116. Q24

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The winds which blow between 30 N and 60 S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies.
     2. 2The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies.
117. Q24

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Peasant Movement): A. Bakasht Land Movement, B. Eka Movement, C. Mappila Rebellion, D. Avadh Kisan Sabha Movement. List II (Leader/Follower): 1. Baba Ramchand…
118. Q24

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (24).
119. Q24

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Exponent) List-II (Law) A. John Dalton

     1. 1Law of definite proportion by volume B. Joseph Proust
     2. 2Law of multiple proportion C. Antoine Lavoisier
     3. 3Law of…
120. Q24

     In a race A, B and C take part. A beats B by 30 m, B beats C by 20 m and A beats C by 48 m. Which of the following is/are correct ?

     1. 1The length of the race is 300 m.
     2. 2The speeds of A, B and C are in the ratio 50 : 45 : 42.

     Select the correct answer using t…
121. Q25

     In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in
122. Q25

     Which of the following committee/committees submitted reports on Electoral reforms?

     1. 1Dinesh Goswami Committee
     2. 2Tarkunde Committee
     3. 3Indrajit Gupta Committee
     4. 4Balwantrai Mehta Committee.

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
123. Q25

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (25).
124. Q25

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Farming area) List-II (State) A. Doab

     1. 1Assam B. Char
     2. 2Karnataka C. Maidan
     3. 3Punjab D. Terai
     4. 4Uttar Pradesh Code :
125. Q25

     If the roots of the quadratic equation x² - 4x - ₁0} N = 0 are all real then the minimum value of N is
126. Q26

     In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?
127. Q26

     BrahMos is the name of
128. Q26

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (26).
129. Q26

     Which of the following is not gaseous air pollutant?
130. Q26

     A motor boat, whose speed is 15 km/hour in still water goes 30 km downstream and comes back in a total of 4 hour and 30 minutes. The speed of the stream is
131. Q27

     In India, the steel production industry requires the import of
132. Q27

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Movement): A. Bardoli, B. Tebhaga, C. Satyasodhak Samaj, D. Ulgulan. List II (Mass base/Following):

     1. 1Bargadars,
     2. 2Kaliparaj,
     3. 3Mundas,
     4. 4Kunbi peasantry.…
133. Q27

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (27).
134. Q27

     Match List-I with List-ll and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Steel mill) List-II (State) A. Kalinganagar

     1. 1West Bengal B. Vijayanagar
     2. 2Tamil Nadu C. Salem
     3. 3Odisha D. Durgapur
     4. 4Karnataka Code :
135. Q27

     If 4 men working 4 hours per day for 4 days complete 4 units of work, then how many units of work will be completed by 2 men working for 2 hours per day in 2 days ?
136. Q28

     Consider the following pairs: Place of Pilgrimage Location

     1. 1Srisailam Nallamala Hills
     2. 2Omkareshwar Satmala Hills
     3. 3Pushkar Mahadeo Hills

     Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
137. Q28

     Under Article 355 of the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the Union to
138. Q28

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (28).
139. Q28

     Which one of the following statements is not correct?
140. Q28

     By increasing the speed of his car by 15 km/hour, a person covers 300 km distance by taking an hour less than before. The original speed of the car was
141. Q29

     Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate, and arctic?
142. Q29

     The present cap (as on 01.01.2015) on Foreign Direct Investment in the defence sector is
143. Q29

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (29).
144. Q29

     Which one of the following is the pattern of circulation around a low-pressure area in the northern hemisphere?
145. Q29

     If m persons can paint a house in d days, how many days will it take for(m + 2) persons to paint the same house?
146. Q30

     Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
147. Q30

     Who functions as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee?
148. Q30

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (30).
149. Q30

     Which one of the following is not true for diamond?
150. Q30

     If a:b=3:5 and b:c=7:8, then 2a:3b:7c is equal to
151. Q31

     Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?
152. Q31

     Which one of the following was not the feature of the Home Rule Movement in India?
153. Q31

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (31).
154. Q31

     Which one of the following statements about the atmosphere is correct?
155. Q31

     Two trains, one is of 121 m in length at the speed of 40 km/hour and the other is of 99 m in length at the speed of 32 km/hour are running in opposite directions. In how much time will they be completely clear from each other from the moment they meet ?
156. Q32

     Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest, and deciduous forest?
157. Q32

     The 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission has produced Reports on

     1. 1Ethics in Governance.
     2. 2Local Governance.
     3. 3Combating Terrorism.
     4. 4Eradication of Corruption.

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
158. Q32

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (32).
159. Q32

     The atomic theory of matter was first proposed by
160. Q32

     Three athletes run a 4 km race. Their speeds are in the ratio 16 : 15 : 11. When the winner wins the race, then the distance between the athlete in the second position to the athlete in the third position is
161. Q33

     Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
162. Q33

     All proposals for acquisition of weapon systems involving capital expenditure of more than Rs. 1000 crore require the approval of the
163. Q33

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (33).
164. Q33

     Which one among the following statements about diastrophism is correct?
165. Q33

     The sum of first 47 terms of the series 1/4+1/5-1/6-1/4-1/5+1/6+1/4+1/5-1/6.... is
166. Q34

     With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1It is a herbivorous marine animal.
     2. 2It is found along the entire coast of India.
     3. 3It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Prote…
167. Q34

     Which one of the following statements is correct?
168. Q34

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (34).
169. Q34

     A body is falling freely under the action of gravity alone in vacuum. Which one of the following remains constant during the fall?
170. Q34

     Which one of the following is correct?
171. Q35

     With reference to an organisation known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organisations.
     2. 2The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organisation. 3.…
172. Q35

     In 1893, there occurred a split in the Arya Samaj on the issue(s) of

     1. 1Meat-eating vs vegetarianism.
     2. 2Caste system and widow remarriage.
     3. 3Shuddhi of converts.
     4. 4Anglicised vs Sanskrit-based education.

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
173. Q35

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (35).
174. Q35

     X-rays are
175. Q35

     20% of a number when added to 20 becomes the number itself, then thenumber is
176. Q36

     Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
177. Q36

     The National Human Rights Commission has

     1. 1a Chairperson who has been a Chief Justice of Supreme Court or a High Court of India.
     2. 2one member who is or has been a Judge of Supreme Court.
     3. 3one member who is or has been the Chief Justice of a High Court. 4.…
178. Q36

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (36).
179. Q36

     Which one of the following minerals contains mostly silica?
180. Q36

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 11+²θ/1+²θ=≤ft(1-θ/1-θ)² is true for all 0
     2. 2θ=1/θ is true for θ=45^{} only

     Which of the above statements is/arecorrect ?
181. Q37

     With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource (IUCN) and the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1IUCN is an or…
182. Q37

     GRSE, BDL and MIDHANI are acronyms of
183. Q37

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (37).
184. Q37

     The focal length of the lens of a normal human eye is about
185. Q37

     If x = a θ and y = b θ , then (ax^{-1}-by^{-1})(ax^{-1}+by^{-1}) is equal to
186. Q38

     The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
187. Q38

     President's Bodyguards is
188. Q38

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (38).
189. Q38

     Which one of the following statements is correct?
190. Q38

     θ/1-θ is equal to (where θ ≠ π/2)
191. Q39

     Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?

     1. 1It is intended to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
     2. 2It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Developmen…
192. Q39

     Where and when did Mahatma Gandhi first use his method of hunger-strike to achieve a desired goal?
193. Q39

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (39).
194. Q39

     Which one of the following physical quantities is the same for molecules of all gases at a given temperature?
195. Q39

     If (x+40)^{}(x+20)^{}(3x)^{}(70-x)^{}(50-x)^{}=1 then the value of x is equal to
196. Q40

     With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using the coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction.
     2. 2Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of…
197. Q40

     Who among the following has authored the book 'The Idea of India'?
198. Q40

     From the above passage: Choose the best word for blank (40).
199. Q40

     Newton's laws of motion do not hold good for objects
200. Q40

     If θ is an acute angle and sin θ cos θ = 2 cos³ θ − 1.5 cos θ, then what is sin θ equal to?
201. Q41

     What is the Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
202. Q41

     Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
203. Q41

     It's ten o'clock already. It's high time you went home.
204. Q41

     Which of the following elements are found in highest and lowest quantities respectively in the crust of the earth?
205. Q41

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1sin66° is less than cos66°.
     2. 2sin26° is less than cos26°.

     Which of the above statements is/arecorrect ?
206. Q42

     What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilisers in agriculture? (2015)

     1. 1Proliferation of nitrogen fixing microorganisms in soil can occur.
     2. 2Increase in the acidity of soil can take place.
     3. 3Leaching of nitrate to the groun…
207. Q42

     'Cheetah' and 'Chetak' are the names of
208. Q42

     The students are playing volley-ball since 8 A.M.
209. Q42

     Which one of the following statements is not correct?
210. Q42

     If a and b are positive, then the relation θ=2a+3b/3b is
211. Q43

     The ideal of "Welfare State" in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its
212. Q43

     Border Roads Organization is under the administrative control of the
213. Q43

     Our plans for the trip fell down because we had no money.
214. Q43

     A brick is thrown vertically from an aircraft flying two kilometres above the earth. The brick will fall with a
215. Q43

     An aeroplane flying at a height of 3000 m passes vertically above another aeroplane at an instant when the angles of elevation of the two planes from some point on the ground are 60° and 45° respectively. Then the vertical distance between the two planes is
216. Q44

     "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the
217. Q44

     Which of the following were the main influences on Vasudeo Balvant Phadke?

     1. 1Experience of the Deccan famine of 1876-77.
     2. 2Hindu revivalism.
     3. 3Theory of Drain of Wealth.
     4. 4Reformist idea of Phule.

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
218. Q44

     None of these groups has reported accurately on the prevailing situation.
219. Q44

     This item consists of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Statement I: The Kuroshio is a warm north-flowing ocean current on the west side of the North Pacific Ocean. Statement II : Presence of a number of volcanoes at the bottom of the Sea of Japan…
220. Q44

     A pole is standing erect on the ground which is horizontal. The tip of the pole is tied tight with a rope of length {12} m to a point on the ground. If the rope is making 30° with the horizontal, then the height of the pole is
221. Q45

     The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to
222. Q45

     The Punchhi Commission report was related to
223. Q45

     Among the athletes undergoing training Ramesh was easily the better.
224. Q45

     The outside rearview mirror of modern automobiles is marked with warning "objects in mirror are closer than they appear". Such mirrors are
225. Q45

     If θ+θ=2, then θ is equal to
226. Q46

     Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:

     1. 1The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
     2. 2The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.

     Which of the statem…
227. Q46

     'Demand Polity' and 'Command Polity' are terms associated with
228. Q46

     The earth moves round the sun, isn't it?
229. Q46

     A Bill is deemed to be a 'Money Bill' if it has any provisions dealing with

     1. 1imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax
     2. 2appropriation of money from the Consolidated Fund of India
     3. 3imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalti…
230. Q46

     A’s salary was increased by 40% and then decreased by 20%. On the whole A’s salary is increased by
231. Q47

     There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the
232. Q47

     Which one of the following is the principal place of sitting of the National Green Tribunal?
233. Q47

     Supposing if he is arrested what will he do ?
234. Q47

     Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khalji's market policy:

     1. 1He placed markets under the control of a high officer called 'Shahna' for strictly controlling the shopkeepers and prices.
     2. 2In order to ensure a regular supply of cheap food grains,…
235. Q47

     A number consists of two digits, whose sum is 7. If the digits are reversed, the number is increased by 27. The product of digits of the number is
236. Q48

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
     2. 2The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of the Legislative Council of that particu…
237. Q48

     In January 2015, Government of India approved the establishment of a Neutrino Observatory at
238. Q48

     M y students have been interesting in learning French.
239. Q48

     Which one of the following is not a part of service sector in India?
240. Q48

     In a race of 100 m, A beats B by 4 m and A beats C by 2 m. By how many metres (approximately) would C beat B in another 100 m race assuming C and B run with their respective speeds as in the earlier race ?
241. Q49

     When a bill is referred to a joint sitting both the Houses of the Parliament, has to be passed by
242. Q49

     Who among the following was not a Communist leader in colonial India?
243. Q49

     Hardly I had fallen asleep, when the bell rang.
244. Q49

     Which of the following is/are not central feature(s) of Article 343 of the Constitution of India?

     1. 1Hindi in Devanagari Script shall be the national language of the Union.
     2. 2The official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari Script.
     3. 3English l…
245. Q49

     In an election 10% of the voters on the voter list did not cast their vote and 60 voters cast their ballot papers blank. There were only two candidates. The winner was supported by 47% of total voters m the voter list, and he got 308 votes more than his rival.…
246. Q50

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
     2. 2The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
     3. 3The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

     Which of the statements gi…
247. Q50

     Who among the following were well known as champions of women's education in colonial India?

     1. 1Sister Subbalakshmi
     2. 2Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain
     3. 3Keshub Chandra Sen
     4. 4Ananda Coomaraswamy.

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
248. Q50

     These days, Radha finds it difficult to make both her ends meet.
249. Q50

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Term) List-II (Meaning) A. Mihrab

     1. 1Stepped pulpit B. Mimbar
     2. 2Direction towards the Kaba for prayer C. Khutba
     3. 3Arch D. Kibla
     4. 4Sermon Code :
250. Q50

     Consider all positive two digit numbers each of which when divided by 7 leaves a remainder 3. What is their sum ?
251. Q51

     Consider the following statements: (2015)

     1. 1The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
     2. 2The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
252. Q51

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Person): A. BR Ambedkar, B. Sikandar Hayat Khan, C. Fazlul Huq, D. Khaliquzzaman. List II (Political Party):

     1. 1Pakistan Muslim League,
     2. 2Krishak Praja Party…
253. Q51

     My mother always asks us to close the fan when we leave the room.
254. Q51

     Under flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined
255. Q51

     A pipe with square cross-section is supplying water to a cistern which was initially empty. The area of cross-section is 4 {cm}² and the nozzle velocity of water is 40 m/s. The dimensions, of the cistern are 10 m x 8 m x 6 m. Then the cistern will be full in
256. Q52

     Who/which of the following is the Custodian of the Constitution of India?
257. Q52

     The term 'Congress System' was coined by
258. Q52

     If she does not get more high salary , she will resign.
259. Q52

     After the general elections, the Protem Speaker is
260. Q52

     A hollow cylindrical drum has internal diameter of 30 cm and a height of 1 m. What is the maximum number of cylindrical boxes of diameter 10 cm and height 10 cm each that can be packed in the drum?
261. Q53

     The fundamental object of the Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?

     1. 1People's participation in development
     2. 2Political accountability
     3. 3Democratic decentralisation
     4. 4Financial mobilisation

     Select the correct answer using the code g…
262. Q53

     Under Section 10(26) of the Income Tax Act, which of the following category of people are exempted from income tax?
263. Q53

     The parents should not discriminate from the girl child.
264. Q53

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Person) List-II (Work) A. Uddanda

     1. 1Sudhanidhi B. Sayana
     2. 2Mallikamaruta C. Yadavaprakasa
     3. 3Malatimadhava D. Bhavabhuti
     4. 4Vaijayanti Code:
265. Q53

     The speeds of three buses are in the ratio 2:3:4. The time taken by these buses to travel the same distance will be in the ratio
266. Q54

     Consider the following countries:

     1. 1China
     2. 2France
     3. 3India
     4. 4Israel
     5. 5Pakistan Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT…
267. Q54

     The 9th Schedule to the Constitution of India was added by the
268. Q54

     Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth' is another of his greatest works.
269. Q54

     Which one of the following is not correct in the context of industrial clusters development in India?
270. Q54

     A square and an equilateral triangle have equal perimeter. If the diagonal of the square is 12{2} cm, then the area of the triangle is
271. Q55

     With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', Consider the following statements:

     1. 1It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.
     2. 2It is an alliance meant for maritime…
272. Q55

     Which one of the following statements with regard to the Union Budget of India for the year 2015-2016 is not correct?
273. Q55

     Some schools require children to wear black leather expensive shoes.
274. Q55

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Leader) List-II (Party) A. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

     1. 1Communist Party of India B. Minoo Masani
     2. 2Bharatiya Jana Sangh C. S. A. Dange
     3. 3Swatantra Party D. A…
275. Q55

     A boy is cycling such that the wheels of the cycle are making 140 revolutions per minute. If the radius of the wheel is 30 cm, the speed of the cycle is
276. Q56

     India is a member of which of the following?

     1. 1Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
     2. 2Association of South-East Asian Nations
     3. 3East Asia Summit

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
277. Q56

     In order to create awareness among the people regarding endangered species of tortoise, in the month of February, 2015, the Third Tortoise Festival was held at
278. Q56

     It is a good thing for him should recognize his faults.
279. Q56

     The Rihla was written in
280. Q56

     There are 437 fruit plants in an orchard planted in rows. The distance between any two adjacent rows is 2 m and the distance between any two adjacent plants is 2 m. Each row has the same number of plants.- There is 1 m clearance on all sides of the orchard. Wh…
281. Q57

     When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
282. Q57

     Which one of the following Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments had the highest total prize money (in terms of US Dollars) in the year 2014?
283. Q57

     Some boys speak their mother-tongue among one another.
284. Q57

     Contribution of the manufacturing sector to environmental degradation primarily occurs during

     1. 1procurement and use of natural resources
     2. 2industrial processes and activities
     3. 3product use and disposal

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
285. Q57

     ABCD is a parallelogram with AB and AD as adjacent sides. If ∠A=60° and AB=2AD, then the diagonal BD will be equal to
286. Q58

     With reference to India economy, consider the following:

     1. 1Bank rate
     2. 2Open market operations
     3. 3Public debt
     4. 4Public revenue

     Which of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?
287. Q58

     Which one of the following statements about the Gandhi-Irwin Pact is not correct?
288. Q58

     Prior than taking any decisions he always consults his lawyer.
289. Q58

     Which of the following is/are not central tenet(s) of the Constitution of India?

     1. 1Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion
     2. 2Gives official status to certain religions
     3. 3Provides freedom to profess any religion
     4. 4Ensures equality of all citizens wi…
290. Q58

     The point O is equidistant from die three sides of a triangle ABC. Consider the following statements:

     1. 1OAC+ OCB+ OBA=90^{}
     2. 2BOC=2 BAC
     3. 3The perpendiculars drawn from any point on OA to AB and AC are always equal

     Which of the above statements are correct ?
291. Q59

     With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?
292. Q59

     Which one of the following is believed to be a compilation of the psalms sung by the women?
293. Q59

     He does not know what the university is.
294. Q59

     The 'Sur Sagar' is
295. Q59

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1If the height of a cylinder isdoubled, the area of the curved surface is doubled.
     2. 2If the radius of a hemispherical solid is doubled, its total surface area becomes fourfold.

     Which of the above statements is/are correct…
296. Q60

     'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news, seeks to:
297. Q60

     The Rajya Sabha can withhold its consent to a Money Bill for
298. Q60

     The Prime Minister called on the President.
299. Q60

     Private investment in Indian agriculture is mostly on labour-saving mechanization. This could be a response to
300. Q60

     A large water tank has the shape of a cube. If 128{m}³ of water is pumped out, the water level goes down by 2 m. Then the maximum capacity of the tank is
301. Q61

     Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana has been launched for
302. Q61

     Which of the following reasons were cited by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the decline of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?

     1. 1Role of Bureaucracy
     2. 2Lack of Political Will
     3. 3Lack of conceptual clarity
     4. 4Lack of gender parity.

     Select the correct answ…
303. Q61

     No sooner did we reach the railway station when it began to rain.
304. Q61

     Which of the following facts are related to Burma (Myanmar)?

     1. 1It shares its borders with India, China, Bangladesh and Vietnam.
     2. 2It is ruled by a military government.
     3. 3The National League for Democracy was not allowed to contest the elections held in the…
305. Q61

     The circumference of a circle is 100 cm. The side of the square inscribed in the circle is
306. Q62

     With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements.

     1. 1The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of the Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.
     2. 2No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of Indi…
307. Q62

     Which one of the following statements with regard to the 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana' is not correct?
308. Q62

     Well-bred children always listen to their parents' advice.
309. Q62

     Who among the following was not a painter at Akbar's Court?
310. Q62

     From the solid gold in the form of a cube of side length 1 cm, spherical solid balls each having the surface area π¹/3}\, ext{cm}² are to be made. Assuming that there is no loss of the material in the process of making the balls, the maximum number of balls ma…
311. Q63

     The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of:
312. Q63

     Which one of the following statements with regard to the 'Make in India' initiative of the Government of India is not correct?
313. Q63

     We had not met since then, neither did I wish to meet him now.
314. Q63

     Which one of the following is the major source of gross tax revenue (GTR) for the Government of India?
315. Q63

     Water is filled in a container in such a manner that its volume doubles every 5 minutes. If it takes 30 minutes for the container to be full, in how much time will it be one-fourth full ?
316. Q64

     Convertibility of rupee implies:
317. Q64

     Amarasimha is the name of a
318. Q64

     Even she had taken a taxi, she would have been late.
319. Q64

     Which of the following are members of BRICS?
320. Q64

     30 metallic cylinders of same size are melted and cast in the form of cones having the same radius and height as those of the cylinders Consider the following statements : Statement I : A maximum of 90 cones will be obtained. Statement II : The Curved surface…
321. Q65

     There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?

     1. 1Reducing revenue expenditure
     2. 2Introducing new welfare schemes
     3. 3Rationalizing subsidies
     4. 4Expanding industri…
322. Q65

     The Tolkappiyam is the name of
323. Q65

     He felt sure of his success , though he was beginning to get worried.
324. Q65

     After the death of Shivaji, there was a fight for succession between
325. Q65

     An equilateral triangle BOC is drawn inside a square ABCD. If angle AOD=2θ, what is tanθ equal to ?
326. Q66

     With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.
     2. 2It has made recommendations concerning sector-specifi…
327. Q66

     Consider the following figure matrix. Which one of the following will complete the figure given above?
328. Q66

     Passage: COMPREHENSION Directions: In this section there are four short passages. After each passage, you will find some questions based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the questions based on it. You are required to select your answers based o…
329. Q66

     Which one of the following is a non-renewable resource?
330. Q66

     The diameter of a wheel- that makes 452 revolutions to move 2 km and 26 decametre is equal to
331. Q67

     The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace Clause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the
332. Q67

     Consider the following figures. Which of the following group(s) of figures fit/fits into the same class?

     1. 1(1, 7, 8) 2. (4, 5, 6) 3. (2, 3, 9)

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
333. Q67

     Passage: COMPREHENSION Directions: In this section there are four short passages. After each passage, you will find some questions based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the questions based on it. You are required to select your answers based o…
334. Q67

     The 'Panchsheel Agreement' for peaceful coexistence was signed between
335. Q67

     If X is any point within a square ABCD and on AX a square AXYZ is described, which of the following is/are correct ?

     1. 1BX = DZ or BZ = DX
     2. 2∠ABX=∠ADZ or ∠ ADX=∠ABZ

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
336. Q68

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Program was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
     2. 2The Command Area Development Program was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficienc…
337. Q68

     Various landforms observed on the surface of the Earth are due to the

     1. 1differences in the type and structure of the crustal material.
     2. 2differences in the land forming processes.
     3. 3differential rates of the processes at different places on the Earth's surf…
338. Q68

     Passage: COMPREHENSION Directions: In this section there are four short passages. After each passage, you will find some questions based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the questions based on it. You are required to select your answers based o…
339. Q68

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Author) List-II (Work) A. Somadeva

     1. 1Malavikagnimitra B. Kalidasa
     2. 2Kathasaritsagara C. Bhasa
     3. 3Chaurapanchasika D. Bilhana
     4. 4Svapnavasavadatta Code :
340. Q68

     The two adjacent sides of a cyclic quadrilateral are 2 cm and 5 cm and the angle between them is 60°. If the third side is 3 cm, then the fourth side is of length
341. Q69

     Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?
342. Q69

     Under which of the following condition(s) the occluded fronts are created?

     1. 1When the front remains stationary.
     2. 2When cold air mass moves to warm air mass.
     3. 3When warm air mass moves to cold air mass.
     4. 4When an air mass is fully lifted above the land surf…
343. Q69

     Passage: COMPREHENSION Directions: In this section there are four short passages. After each passage, you will find some questions based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the questions based on it. You are required to select your answers based o…
344. Q69

     Which one of the following is not an example of externalities?
345. Q69

     Let A denote the set of quadrilaterals having two diagonals equal and bisecting each other. Let B denote the set of quadrilaterals having diagonals bisecting each other at 90°. Then A∩ B denotes
346. Q70

     The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of
347. Q70

     The following item consists of two Statements I and II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below. Statement I: Catalytic hydrogenation is highest when the catalyst remains in the powdered form. Statement I…
348. Q70

     Passage: COMPREHENSION Directions: In this section there are four short passages. After each passage, you will find some questions based on the passage. First, read a passage and answer the questions based on it. You are required to select your answers based o…
349. Q70

     'Rio + 20' is the short name for
350. Q70

     A square is inscribed in a right triangle with legs x and y and has common right angle with the triangle. The perimeter of the square is given by
351. Q71

     In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
352. Q71

     Which one of the following statements regarding baking powder is NOT correct?
353. Q71

     Passage: Passage-II It is possible to give wedding presents, birthday and Christmas presents, without any thought of affection at all, they can be ordered by postcard; but the unbirthday present demands the nicest care. It is therefore the best of all, and it…
354. Q71

     Patanjali was
355. Q71

     From a rectangular sheet of sides 18 cm and 14 cm, a semicircular portion with smaller side as diameter is taken out. Then the area of the remaining sheet will be
356. Q72

     The Fair and Remunerative Price of Sugarcane is approved by the
357. Q72

     The next two (02) items are based on the following Table: The following table shows the frequency distribution of weekly wages of 65 employees: Wages (in Rs.) | Number of employees 251-260 | 8 261-270 | 10 271-280 | 16 281-290 | 14 291-300 | 10 301-310 | 5 311…
358. Q72

     Passage: Passage-II It is possible to give wedding presents, birthday and Christmas presents, without any thought of affection at all, they can be ordered by postcard; but the unbirthday present demands the nicest care. It is therefore the best of all, and it…
359. Q72

     Which of the following statements in the context of income-environment relationship is/are correct?

     1. 1Pollution trends tend to follow an inverse-U shaped relationship across different stages of economic development.
     2. 2In the beginning stage, pollution increa…
360. Q72

     ABCD is a square. If the sides AB and CD are increased by 30%, sides BC and AD are increased by 20%, then the area of the resulting rectangle exceeds the area of the square by
361. Q73

     A decrease in the tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?

     1. 1Slowing economic growth rates
     2. 2Less equitable distribution of national income
362. Q73

     The next two (02) items are based on the following Table: The following table shows the frequency distribution of weekly wages of 65 employees: Wages (in Rs.) | Number of employees 251-260 | 8 261-270 | 10 271-280 | 16 281-290 | 14 291-300 | 10 301-310 | 5 311…
363. Q73

     Passage: Passage-II It is possible to give wedding presents, birthday and Christmas presents, without any thought of affection at all, they can be ordered by postcard; but the unbirthday present demands the nicest care. It is therefore the best of all, and it…
364. Q73

     Which one of the following is not a member of MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market)?
365. Q73

     A water tank, open at the top, is hemispherical at the bottom and cylindrical above it. The radius is 12 m and the capacity is 3312π m³. The ratio of the surface areas of the spherical and cylindrical portions is
366. Q74

     With reference to India economy, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The rate of growth of real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.
     2. 2The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last de…
367. Q74

     Which one of the following factors is NOT connected with planetary wind system?
368. Q74

     Passage: Passage-II It is possible to give wedding presents, birthday and Christmas presents, without any thought of affection at all, they can be ordered by postcard; but the unbirthday present demands the nicest care. It is therefore the best of all, and it…
369. Q74

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (King) List-II (Region) A. Shashanka

     1. 1Assam B. Kharavela
     2. 2Maharashtra C. Simuka
     3. 3Orissa D. Bhaskara Varman
     4. 4Bengal Code:
370. Q74

     The areas of three mutually perpendicular faces of a cuboid are x, y, z. If F is the volume, then xyz is equal to
371. Q75

     Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers'?
372. Q75

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Volcano Type): A. Shield Volcano, B. Composite Volcano, C. Caldera, D. Flood Basalt Provinces List II (Location):

     1. 1Indonesia,
     2. 2India,
     3. 3Hawaii,
     4. 4Philip…
373. Q75

     Passage: Passage-II It is possible to give wedding presents, birthday and Christmas presents, without any thought of affection at all, they can be ordered by postcard; but the unbirthday present demands the nicest care. It is therefore the best of all, and it…
374. Q75

     Which one of the following represents a progressive tax structure?
375. Q75

     Let F be the volume of ah inverted cone with vertex at origin and the axis of the cone is along positive y-axis. The cone is filled with water up to half of its height. The volume of water is
376. Q76

     In the Index of Eight Core Industries, which one of the following is given the highest weight?
377. Q76

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Compound): A. Urea, B. Hydrous copper sulphate, C. Lead sulphide, D. Potassium permanganate List II (Colour):

     1. 1Blue,
     2. 2White,
     3. 3Pinkish purple,
     4. 4Black C…
378. Q76

     Passage: Passage-III People project their mental processes into their handwriting. They subconsciously shape and organise their letters, words and lines in ways that directly reflect their personalities. This explains why no two handwritings are - or even can…
379. Q76

     The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of thought and expression to all its citizens subject to

     1. 1implementation of Directive Principles
     2. 2Fundamental Duties
     3. 3Right to Equality

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
380. Q76

     Three rectangle R₁,R₂ and R₃ same area.Their lengths x₁,x₂ and x₃ respectively are such that x₁
381. Q77

     In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?

     1. 1Assessment of crop productivity
     2. 2Locating groundwater resources
     3. 3Mineral exploration
     4. 4Telecommunications
     5. 5Traffic studies
382. Q77

     Which one of the following is odd?
383. Q77

     Passage: Passage-III People project their mental processes into their handwriting. They subconsciously shape and organise their letters, words and lines in ways that directly reflect their personalities. This explains why no two handwritings are - or even can…
384. Q77

     In ancient India, the 'Yaudheyas' were
385. Q77

     If the surface area of a cube is 13254 {cm}², then the length of its diagonal is
386. Q78

     The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in the news in the context of
387. Q78

     The next two (02) items are based on the following Table: Number of students studying in different standards of 6 different schools: Standard | I | II | III | IV | V | VI School A | 42 | 54 | 48 | 58 | 50 | 38 School B | 50 | 60 | 58 | 45 | 45 | 46 School C |…
388. Q78

     Passage: Passage-III People project their mental processes into their handwriting. They subconsciously shape and organise their letters, words and lines in ways that directly reflect their personalities. This explains why no two handwritings are - or even can…
389. Q78

     Which one of the following is an example of a 'natural monopoly'?
390. Q78

     The area of a trapezium is 336 {cm}² . If its parallel sides are in the ratio 5 : 7 and the perpendicular distance between them is 14 cm, then the smaller of the parallel sides is
391. Q79

     In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'IceCube', a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news:

     1. 1It is the world's largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice. 2…
392. Q79

     The next two (02) items are based on the following Table: Number of students studying in different standards of 6 different schools: Standard | I | II | III | IV | V | VI School A | 42 | 54 | 48 | 58 | 50 | 38 School B | 50 | 60 | 58 | 45 | 45 | 46 School C |…
393. Q79

     Passage: Passage-III People project their mental processes into their handwriting. They subconsciously shape and organise their letters, words and lines in ways that directly reflect their personalities. This explains why no two handwritings are - or even can…
394. Q79

     Which one of the following is not a component of the Realist Theory?
395. Q79

     How many spherical bullets each of 4 cm in diameter can be made out of a cube of lead whose edge is 44 cm ?
396. Q80

     With reference to 'Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology', which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields.
     2. 2NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at dista…
397. Q80

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Landform feature): A. Alluvial fans, B. 'V'-shaped valleys, C. Deltas, D. Ox-bow lakes List II (Location):

     1. 1Mountainous areas,
     2. 2Coasts,
     3. 3Lower reaches o…
398. Q80

     Passage: Passage-III People project their mental processes into their handwriting. They subconsciously shape and organise their letters, words and lines in ways that directly reflect their personalities. This explains why no two handwritings are - or even can…
399. Q80

     The Dashakumaracharita or Tales of Ten Princes' was composed by
400. Q80

     A river 2.5 m deep and 45 m wide is flowing at the speed of 3.6 km/hour. The amount of water that runs into the sea per minute is
401. Q81

     With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity. Consider the following statements:

     1. 1If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.
     2. 2Fuel cells can be used for p…
402. Q81

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Tropical cyclone): A. Cyclones, B. Hurricanes, C. Typhoons, D. Willy-willies List II (Location):

     1. 1USA,
     2. 2East Asia,
     3. 3Australia,
     4. 4India Code: A B C D
403. Q81

     Passage: Passage-IV The simplest method of welding two pieces of metal together is known as pressure welding. The ends of metal are heated to a white heat — for iron, the welding temperature should be about 1300°C — in a flame. At this temperature the metal be…
404. Q81

     What is meant by price discrimination?
405. Q81

     AB is a line segment of length 2a, with M as mid point. Semicircles are drawn on one side with AM, MB and AB as diameter as shown in the above figure. A circle.with centre O and radius r is drawn such that this circle touches all the three semicircles. The val…
406. Q82

     With reference to the use of nanotechnology in the health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.
     2. 2Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.
407. Q82

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Element): A. Isotope of Uranium, B. Isotope of Cobalt, C. Isotope of Iodine, D. Isotope of Radium List II (Application):

     1. 1Treatment of cancer,
     2. 2Treatment…
408. Q82

     Passage: Passage-IV The simplest method of welding two pieces of metal together is known as pressure welding. The ends of metal are heated to a white heat — for iron, the welding temperature should be about 1300°C — in a flame. At this temperature the metal be…
409. Q82

     Which one of the following does not form part of Immanuel Kant's theory of 'perpetual peace'?
410. Q82

     From an external point P tangents PA and PB are drawn to the circle as shown in the above figure. CD is the tangent to the circle at E. If AP = 16 cm, then the perimeter of the triangle PCD is equal to
411. Q83

     With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1It is a Public Limited Government Company.
     2. 2It is a Non–Banking Financial Company.
412. Q83

     Hemocyanin is an oxygen-transport metalloprotein present in some invertebrate animals. This protein contains
413. Q83

     Passage: Passage-IV The simplest method of welding two pieces of metal together is known as pressure welding. The ends of metal are heated to a white heat — for iron, the welding temperature should be about 1300°C — in a flame. At this temperature the metal be…
414. Q83

     Borobudur is the site of
415. Q83

     In the above figure, ABCD is a parallelogram. P is a point on BC such that PB : PC = 1 : 2 . DP and AB when both* produced meet at Q. If area of triangle BPQ is 20 square unit, the area of triangle DCP is
416. Q84

     The term 'IndARC' sometimes seen in the news, is the name of?
417. Q84

     A, B and C started their independent businesses with equal amounts of capital. During the first year A made 10% profit, B incurred 10% loss and C made a profit of 5%. In the second year A incurred 20% loss, B made profit of 20% and C made profit of 5%. Which o…
418. Q84

     Passage: Passage-IV The simplest method of welding two pieces of metal together is known as pressure welding. The ends of metal are heated to a white heat — for iron, the welding temperature should be about 1300°C — in a flame. At this temperature the metal be…
419. Q84

     What is meant by Public Good'?
420. Q84

     Chord CD intersects the diameter AB of a circle at right angle at a point P in the ratio 1 : 2. If diameter of circle is d, then CD is equal to
421. Q85

     The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the:
422. Q85

     At what time between 2 and 3 will the hour and minute hands of a clock be 12 minutes divisions apart?
423. Q85

     Passage: Passage-IV The simplest method of welding two pieces of metal together is known as pressure welding. The ends of metal are heated to a white heat — for iron, the welding temperature should be about 1300°C — in a flame. At this temperature the metal be…
424. Q85

     Which one of the following statements about the process of the Parliament to make new States is not correct?
425. Q85

     A circle of radius r is inscribed in a regular polygon with n sides (the circle touches all sides of the polygon). If the perimeter of the polygon is p, then the area of the polygon is
426. Q86

     'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action' often seen in the news, is:
427. Q86

     Which of the following statements with regard to the continental shelf is NOT correct?
428. Q86

     All these items have been marked down.
429. Q86

     Which one of the following statements with regard to India's economy between 1814 to 1860 is not correct?
430. Q86

     The LCM of two numbers is 12 times their HCF. The sum of HCF and LCM is 403. If one of the numbers is 93, then the other number is
431. Q87

     With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.
     2. 2It provides financial aid to universities, individual s…
432. Q87

     Arrange the following National Parks of India from North to South direction:

     1. 1Indravati National Park
     2. 2Nagarhole National Park
     3. 3Corbett National Park
     4. 4Madhav National Park

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
433. Q87

     How can you have the effrontery to ask for another loan?
434. Q87

     In view of the fact that kerosene is an inferior good in India, what is/are its implication(s)?

     1. 1As households get richer, they consume less kerosene.
     2. 2Over time there is a decline in quality of kerosene.
     3. 3Government needs to stop subsidies on kerosene.…
435. Q87

     The value of ≤ft(0.{-}{63})+0.{-}{37} is
436. Q88

     In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?

     1. 1Bangladesh
     2. 2Cambodia
     3. 3China
     4. 4Myanmar
     5. 5Thailand

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
437. Q88

     Which one of the following statements is correct?
438. Q88

     There was a devastating attack on his work.
439. Q88

     Which of the following statements with regard to citizenship provisions of the Constitution of India is/are correct?

     1. 1No person shall be a citizen of India by virtue of Article 5, or be deemed to be a citizen of India by virtue of Article 6 or Article 8, if…
440. Q88

     A sum of Rs. 10,000 is deposited for 1 year at the rate of interest 10% compounded half yearly. What will be the interest at the end of one year ?
441. Q89

     BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the:
442. Q89

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Scientist): A. J. D. Watson, B. Louis Pasteur, C. Carl Linnaeus, D. Charles Darwin List II (Area of study):

     1. 1Microbiology,
     2. 2Taxonomy,
     3. 3Molecular Biology…
443. Q89

     The committee conducted an exhaustive inquiry.
444. Q89

     The protection against arrest and detention under Article 22 of the Constitution of India is not available to

     1. 1an enemy alien
     2. 2a person detained under a preventive detention law
     3. 3a foreigner
     4. 4an overseas citizen of India

     Select the correct answer using…
445. Q89

     In a mixture of milk and water of volume 30 litre, the ratio of milk and water is 7:3. The quantity of water to be added to the mixture to make the ratio of milk and water 1:2 is
446. Q90

     Amnesty International is:
447. Q90

     If in a certain language NEOMAN is coded as OGRQFT, then ZKCLUP is the code of
448. Q90

     He is just laying up a lot of trouble for himself.
449. Q90

     Which of the following statements about the Hastings Plan of 1772 is/are correct?

     1. 1Each district was to have a civil and a criminal Court.
     2. 2The Judges were helped by native assessors who were skilled in Hindu and Islamic laws.
     3. 3The Sadar Diwani Adalat wa…
450. Q90

     The difference of maximum values of the expressions (6+5x-x²) and (y-6-y²) for any real values of x and
451. Q91

     The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to:
452. Q91

     In an examination, there are three subjects A, B and C. A student has to pass in each subject. 20% students failed in A, 22% students failed in B and 16% students failed in C. The total number of students passing the whole examination lies between:
453. Q91

     He fought the demon with all his might .
454. Q91

     Which of the following statements about the formation of the Indian National Congress are true?

     1. 1The Indian National Congress was formed at a national convention held in Calcutta in December 1885 under the Presidency of Motilal Nehru.
     2. 2The Safety Valve The…
455. Q91

     A clock is started at noon. By 10 minutes past 5, through what angle, the hour hand moves ?
456. Q92

     Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?
457. Q92

     Which one among the following is NOT a minor plate?
458. Q92

     Devotees believe that God dwells in their heart.
459. Q92

     Which of the following factors led to a decline in inflation rate in India during 2014-2015?

     1. 1Persistent decline in crude oil prices
     2. 2Softness in global prices of tradables such as edible oils and coal
     3. 3Tight monetary policy pursued by the Reserve Bank o…
460. Q92

     The minimum value of ² x + ² y - ² z is
461. Q93

     Among the following which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
462. Q93

     The trees of tropical rainforest have buttress roots because:
463. Q93

     Not everyone can respond to a difficult question quickly.
464. Q93

     Freedom of conscience under the Constitution of India is subject to

     1. 1public order, morality and health
     2. 2a law providing for social welfare and reform
     3. 3opening Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all Hindus
     4. 4defamation or incitement to…
465. Q93

     The value of 32cot²(π/4) − 8sec²(π/3) + 8cos³(π/6) is equal to
466. Q94

     Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?

     1. 1NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government
     2. 2NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanc…
467. Q94

     It is reported that there is an ongoing decrease in the pH value of ocean water because of global warming. It happens due to
468. Q94

     The sage did not want to be bothered with mundane concerns.
469. Q94

     Which of the following Fundamental Rights is/are available to non-citizens?

     1. 1Equality before Law
     2. 2Right against Discrimination
     3. 3Equality of Opportunity
     4. 4Protection of Life and Personal Liberty

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
470. Q94

     If x = 91/216, then the value of 3 − 1/∛(1 − x) is
471. Q95

     The 'Fortaleza Declaration' recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:
472. Q95

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Day): A. 11th July, B. 5th June, C. 6th August, D. 10th December List II (Occasion):

     1. 1Human Rights Day,
     2. 2Hiroshima Day,
     3. 3International Environment Day,…
473. Q95

     Mountaineering in bad weather is dangerous .
474. Q95

     Which of the following statements about the formation of the Constituent Assembly is/are correct?

     1. 1The members of the Constituent Assembly were chosen on the basis of the provincial elections of 1946.
     2. 2The Constituent Assembly did not include representativ…
475. Q95

     How many right angled triangles can be formed by joining the vertices of a cuboid ?
476. Q96

     Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which of the following?
477. Q96

     65% students in a class like cartoon movies, 70% like horror movies, and 75% like war movies. What is the smallest percent of students liking all the three types of movies?
478. Q96

     Stellar groupings tend to be unlimited .
479. Q96

     Which of the following statements about Jyotirao Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj Movement in Maharashtra is/are true?

     1. 1The Satyashodhak Samaj was set up in 1873.
     2. 2Phule argued that Brahmins were the progeny of 'alien' Aryans.
     3. 3Phule's focus on the Kunbi peasa…
480. Q96

     The average weight of students in a class is 43 kg. Four new students are admitted to the class whose weights are 42 kg, 36-5 kg, 39 kg and 42-5 kg respectively. Now the average weight of the students of the class is 42-5 kg. The number of students in the begi…
481. Q97

     Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
482. Q97

     Consider the following diagram: If the number of elements in 'A' is twice the number of elements in 'B', then X is:
483. Q97

     One who rules with unlimited power is called a dictator .
484. Q97

     Which of the following laws have been repealed by the Constitution of India?

     1. 1The Government of India Act, 1935
     2. 2The Indian Independence Act, 1947
     3. 3The Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949
     4. 4The Preventive Detention Act, 1950 Select the cor…
485. Q97

     Four years ago, the average age of A and B was 18 years. Now the average age of A, B and C is 24 years. After 8 years, the age of C will be
486. Q98

     With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.
     2. 2Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition…
487. Q98

     From which among the following pairs of species, a small quantity of fine quality wool is obtained in India?
488. Q98

     He was not ready with his annual accounts.
489. Q98

     Which of the following statements about Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah, who played an important part in the Revolt of 1857, is/are correct?

     1. 1He was popularly known as Danka Shah or the Maulvi with a drum.
     2. 2He fought in the famous Battle of Chinhat.
     3. 3He was kille…
490. Q98

     If a variable takes discrete values a+4, a-3.5, a-2.5, a-3, a-2, a+0.5, a+5 and a-0-5 where a > 0, then the median of the data set is
491. Q99

     H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?
492. Q99

     Which one of the following wood is used in making cricket bats?
493. Q99

     Society cannot depend upon a fanatic for guidance.
494. Q99

     A writ of Habeas Corpus for the release of a person can be issued

     1. 1where the arrest or detention has taken place in contravention of the procedure established by law
     2. 2to secure the release of a person imprisoned on a criminal charge
     3. 3where the arrest has…
495. Q99

     If each of n numbers x_i = i (i = 1,2,3,,n) is replaced by (i+1)x_i, then the new mean is
496. Q100

     Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?

     1. 1Banaras Brocades and Sarees
     2. 2Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
     3. 3Tirupathi Laddu

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
497. Q100

     Which one among the following substances is not a 'green house' gas?
498. Q100

     A busy person cannot waste his time on trivial issues.
499. Q100

     Who among the following is the author of the autobiography entitled Aamar Katha (1913)?
500. Q100

     The weighted arithmetic mean of first 10 natural numbers whose weights are equal to the. corresponding numbers is equal to
501. Q101

     With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.
     2. 2Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition…
502. Q101

     Ozone layer depletion is a major phenomenon in
503. Q101

     The officer exaggerated the damage caused by the rowdies.
504. Q101

     Which one of the following statements about the Companies Act, 2013 is not correct?
505. Q102

     29th February of the year 2000 was Tuesday. After this date how many times 29th February falls on Tuesday in the whole century?
506. Q102

     The speaker was unable to pacify the crowd.
507. Q102

     Which one of the following changes has not been made to the Citizenship Act of India by the Amendment in 2015?
508. Q103

     How many numbers from 1 to 1000 are there which are NOT divisible by any of the digits 2, 3 and 5?
509. Q103

     His officer was a very strict person.
510. Q103

     Name the French revolutionary who wrote Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Female Citizen.
511. Q104

     Which one among the following plains is associated with Limestone Topography?
512. Q104

     Servitude is not helpful for mental growth.
513. Q104

     Which one of the following statements about Electoral Government in India is not correct?
514. Q105

     Regur soil is most suitable for the cultivation of
515. Q105

     His attitude to poor people is deplorable .
516. Q105

     The electronic voting machines are developed jointly with

     1. 1Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
     2. 2Bharat Electronics Limited
     3. 3Electronics Corporation of India Limited
     4. 4Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
517. Q106

     The hydrogen atoms present in acetylene molecule are
518. Q106

     The guest made derogatory remarks about the food he was served.
519. Q106

     Which one of the following is not a recommendation of the Fourteenth Finance Commission?
520. Q107

     Which one of the following compounds is NOT considered an acid?
521. Q107

     He has an aversion to milk.
522. Q107

     Khan Shaheb Osman All Stadium is located at
523. Q108

     Which of the following memories must be refreshed many times per second?
524. Q108

     The paucity of good teachers is the chief reason for the present condition of these schools.
525. Q108

     May 31 is celebrated as World No Tobacco Day' by the World Health Organization. Which one of the following was the theme of the World No Tobacco Day, 2015'?
526. Q109

     Which one among the following States is the leading producer of petroleum (crude) in India?
527. Q109

     Don't you think his account of things was monotonous ?
528. Q109

     Government of which one of the following States has (in May 2015) decided to withdraw the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from the State?
529. Q110

     Which one among the following States is the leading producer of salt in India?
530. Q110

     Spurious drugs can prove to be fatal.
531. Q110

     Which of the following statements with regard to New Development Bank BRICS, formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is/are correct?

     1. 1The Headquarters of the Bank is situated at Moscow, Russia.
     2. 2K. V. Kamath is the first President of the Bank.…
532. Q111

     Movement of outer electrons in the inner orbits of an atom produces:
533. Q111

     We must not ________ the real and important advances science has made.
534. Q111

     Weibo is a social media platform popularly used in
535. Q112

     γ-ray consists of:
536. Q112

     These trousers are too long, ________ the length please.
537. Q112

     Who is the current Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog?
538. Q113

     The heaviest element known up till January, 2015 has the atomic number:
539. Q113

     "What did you think of the film?" " ________ I didn't like it very much."
540. Q113

     Which one of the following is not provided regular budgetary support by the Ministry of Defence?
541. Q114

     Consider the following statements relating to cyclone, anti-cyclone and trade wind.

     1. 1The wind direction is clockwise in the cyclone of Northern hemisphere.
     2. 2The planetary wind that blows from North-East to North-West is known as North-East trade wind.
     3. 3T…
542. Q114

     He ________ in this school since 2010.
543. Q114

     In April 2015, India and France agreed to conclude an inter-governmental agreement in respect of which one of the following platforms?
544. Q115

     'Evaporites' is
545. Q115

     "His parents died when he was young." "I think that's why he has_____ problems."
546. Q115

     Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
547. Q116

     Which was the first talkie film made in India?
548. Q116

     _____ if he is willing to fit in with the plans of the group.
549. Q116

     Arihant' is the name of
550. Q117

     Consider the following pattern: The embedded figure in the given pattern is:
551. Q117

     Having secured the highest marks in the class,______.
552. Q117

     Where was the 14th Asia Security Summit (Shangri-La Dialogue) held in May 2015?
553. Q118

     Which one of the following series of letters follows a pattern and is different from the rest?
554. Q118

     After they ______ lunch, the boys ran outside.
555. Q118

     Which one of the following is not correct about the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)?
556. Q119

     The age of E is twice the age of S. To find out the difference in their ages, which of the following information is/are sufficient? I. After five years, the ratio of their ages would be 9:5. II. Before ten years, the ratio of their ages was 3:1.
557. Q119

     As he was ________ and had saved enough money, his family escaped misery when he died suddenly.
558. Q119

     'Red Flag' is the name of a joint exercise between India and which one of the following countries?
559. Q120

     Which day is observed as World AIDS Day?
560. Q120

     Some mysteries remain in desert research: especially relating to why some regions, once fertile, are now______.
561. Q120

     In November 2014, which one of India's neighbouring countries allowed a Chinese submarine to dock at one of its ports?
562. Q121

     Heavy water of an atomic reactor is
563. Q122

     Who wrote the famous novel 'The Guide'?
564. Q123

     Directions (Q. Nos. 123-125): The following three questions have two premises and two conclusions. If the premises are assumed to be true (irrespective of factuality), then, in respect of each of the questions given below, which of the following conclusions fo…
565. Q124

     Directions (Q. Nos. 123-125): The following three questions have two premises and two conclusions. If the premises are assumed to be true (irrespective of factuality), then, in respect of each of the questions given below, which of the following conclusions fo…
566. Q125

     Directions (Q. Nos. 123-125): The following three questions have two premises and two conclusions. If the premises are assumed to be true (irrespective of factuality), then, in respect of each of the questions given below, which of the following conclusions fo…